What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHHA Home Care PRN position at Regional Health Services of Howard County?
Employment Type : Part timeShift : Description : Position PurposeCHHA provides personal care and promotes maintenance and rehabilitation if applicable of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with a plan of treatment. CHHA facilitates a safe home environment. Must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is age specific to the patients served. Ages served range from infant to adult.What You Will Do
- Provides overall personal care to patients following the written plan of care. Allows for patient input and preference in this plan.
- Assists patients with or provides patients with personal care as directed. Ensuring safety of patient.
- Assists patients in ambulating as directed by nurse. Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapeutic services including P.R.O.M. and A.R.O.M.
- Transfers patients from bed to chair / wheelchair and back using proper lifting and transferring techniques and / or equipment. (Gait belt, Hoyer lift, bench, walker, cane, wheelchair.)
- Provides simple meal preparation, linen change, personal laundry, tidying bedroom, tidying bathroom, dishwashing, and light housekeeping as directed.Minimum Qualifications
- Current Certified Home Health Aide - Iowa Registry required.
- Expected to take weekend calls, holiday calls, and make home visits as required.
- Must apply and obtain Illinois licensure.
- Must provide current, valid driver's license.
- Must provide current, valid auto insurance.
- One-year health aide experience required; Home Care / Hospice experience preferred.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
- Must possess good oral, written, communication, and observational skills.
- Must be able to complete work efficiently, effectively and independently.
- Hospice training if applicable.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
