What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide - FT position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: Home Care Hospice
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 3201 Pine Ridge Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $15 - $23
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
Our department is unique because we have the privilege to provide care and services in our client’s home where they are most comfortable. We have the opportunity to get to know our clients and their family members very well. We are looking to add to our amazing team!
Job Summary
Provide safe, quality home care and hospice services by performing personal care and designated health-related services to patient under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse or therapist. The Aide understands the basic elements of body functioning and the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Utilizes appropriate age related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assists patients in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalency is preferred. Must have attended a State-established 75 hour home health aide training, which includes at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training and have passed the competency evaluation.
Individual must have worked for compensation in the last 24 consecutive months as a nurse aide. Six months experience as a nurse aide in an acute care or long-term facility or as home health aide in a home health agency is preferred. Knowledge of
health care environment is preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0212496
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Salary : $15 - $23
