Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department: Hospice - South Portland

Position is located: Northern Light Home Care & Hospice So Portland

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and may at times provide meal preparation or light housekeeping to a designated group of patients as directed by a Registered Professional Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. Provides routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and dressing wounds, applying topical medications to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities at the patient's home or in a care facility. Assuming appropriate training, may also perform lab work, and other patient care related tasks. The incumbent is responsible for para-professional aspects of care, patient safety and may include installation of telehealth equipment in the patient’s residence as written in the patient’s individualized plan of care. The Home Health Aide monitors or reports changes in health status and collaborates with the patient's primary clinician and other members of the patient care team. Performance reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice

Responsibilities:

Maintains current knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures. Adheres to governmental and industry specific regulations/laws. Maintains appropriate related documentation.Provides excellent service with focus on patient and/or customer experience and ensures all functions related to customer service supports the department, member organization, and patient related goals.Prepares, maintains, and distributes documents or information.Follow established procedures and standards to limit the spread of infection.Attends and participates in meetings.Works to meet patient's psychological, emotional, or physical needs.Attends education sessions, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities to enhance or gain new skills.Meets established productivity benchmarks.Works to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients.Works with members of the team or department in an effective and efficient manner.Shares knowledge and serves as resource in a team environment.Leverages software and/or hardware relative to job function.Other Duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Certified as a Home Health Aide either through completion of an approved home health aid training course or through competency testing. Minimum age qualification is 18 years old.Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance.BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues. Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Credentials

Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

Required No Minimum RequirementCertified as a Home Health Aide either through completion of an approved home health aid training course or through competency testing.

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people. Potential exposure to diseases or infections. Need to drive to perform responsible duties. Potential exposure to hazardous materials. Potential exposure to noxious odors. Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures. Work with computers, typing, reading or writing. Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours. Extend body and limbs to reach items. Prolonged periods of kneeling. Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends). Prolonged periods of standing. Prolonged periods of walking. Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.