What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Aide - 32 hours/week position at Horn Memorial Hospital?
Seeking a part time Home Care Aide to work 4 days/week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30pm) in the Community Health Department, no call, no weekends!
Individual will follow written assignments on Home Care Aide Plan of Care, follow policies and procedures, and will provide personal and environmental care to patients in their home including but not limited to: bathing, toileting, skin care, mouth care, catheter care, recording vital signs, cleaning bathroom, kitchen, laundry, etc. Individual will teach patient/family how to maintain or improve stands of personal care, nutrition, housekeeping, child care or respite care under direction of an RN. Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, critical thinking skills, positive attitude and excellent customer service skills are a must. Individual may also complete office administrative assistant duties as needed.
Must be willing to travel within a 35 mile radius of Ida Grove to make visits. Use of personal vehicle is required, however mileage is reimbursed.
Must have completion of no less than 60 hours Nursing Aide Course as well as a basic high school diploma. Must complete a competency evaluation which includes a written test and a skills demonstration. Minimum of one year of experience as a Home Care Aide or Nursing Assistant. Must be BLS certified. Must have valid Iowa driver's license with current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
Applicant must pass a background check, health assessment and drug screen before hiring.
Horn Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part time employees. Benefits include:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental insurances (accident, cancer, hospital, etc.)
- Company Match 401(k) up to 5%
- Tax Deferred Annuity Programs
- Paid Time Off accruing from hire date
- Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Plans for healthcare and dependent care
- Employer paid short and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance with supplemental available
- Shift Differential
- Unscheduled Weekend Bonus
- Meeting pay and educational pay and benefits
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on over the counter medications, Verizon cell phone plan, local community tickets, etc.
- Fitness center discounts
Horn Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Horn Memorial Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 712.364.7254 or hr@hornmemorialhospital.org. Interpreter is provided at no cost. Horn Memorial Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
