What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE KC Home Health Aide position at Swope Health?
The Home Health Aide provides quality care to participants, under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator and nurses in accordance with PACE KC policies and procedures. Performs related tasks in accordance with the participant's plan of care. Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected Participant care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed. This position is supervised as designated on the agency organizational chart.
Primary Functions:
1. Possesses effective communication skills to act as a companion and provide emotional support to participants and caregivers.
2. Possesses interpersonal skills that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
3. Identifies need for intervention by other members of the IDT on an ongoing basis and reports to primary nurse.
4. Provides input into interdisciplinary evaluation of the effectiveness of care
5. Performs and/or assists the patient/family with home maintenance activities as according to Plan of Care including light housekeeping and meal preparation.
6. Performs support activities as indicated on the plan of care including but not limited to supporting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families
7.Establishes therapeutic relationships with participants and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
8..Provides emotional support to participants and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
9.Maintains up-to-date and appropriate documentation in the participant's electronic medical record.
10.Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
11.Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required.
12.Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Related Competencies:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques of a CNA.
2. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE participants' care.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Effective interpersonal skills.
5. Basic computer skills.
6. Proficient with Electronic Medical Records.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations, before having direct participant contact.
2. Current driver's license, auto insurance, and dependable transportation.
3. Previous experience working in hospice, home health, or long-term care.
4. (1) year working with the elderly population.
Certification & Licensure Requirements:
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate or obtain within two weeks of hire, before having direct participant contact.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.
About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made - delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Qualifications
Skills
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Education
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Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
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