What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health and Hospice Aide position at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of the Wabash Valley?
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: THIS IS A DAY SHIFT POSITION, HOURS WILL BE 8AM-5PM. CNA IS REQUIRED.
Working at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of the Wabash means a career unlike any other. With compassion at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you’ll change lives every day.
Our Home Health Aides have been called to care when they’re needed most. As a member of our home health and hospice teams, you’ll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.
The Home Health Aide:
- Assist patients with ambulation and transfer using proper body mechanics.
- Communicate any change in condition or lack of patient progress.
- Complete necessary documentation of care provided.
- Record intake, output, and vital signs as directed and communicate care as appropriate.
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene and elimination needs according to the established plan of care.
- Schedule visits with the patient or caregiver.
- Assist patients with care and activities of daily living as directed in the established Plan of Care.
Job Requirements:
- Current HHA or CNA licensure.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to manage your schedule effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a field setting and to make sound nursing judgements.
- Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
We want you to love your career and the people you work with, while educating and empowering our patients and their families. That’s why a career at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of the Wabash Valley may offer (dependent upon employment status):
- Competitive wages
- A flexible schedule to accommodate a work/life balancE
- Opportunities for advancement within our organization for those with strong leadership skills
At Visiting Nurse and Hospice of the Wabash Valley, our patients deserve the very best – that’s why we focus on individual needs in the comfort and dignity of their home. Through nursing, personal care, therapy, case management, and countless specialized services, we bring quality care where it’s needed most. We’re called to care so that family members can be just that.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VNA and Hospice of the Wabash Valley is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
License/Certification:
- CNA (Required)
- HHA (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22
