Home Health Aide - Roanoke based - Full Time

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JOB SUMMARY

This position will support Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities. Will provide personal care and comfort measures to patients of all ages in their homes as directed by the registered nurse.

Assists with or provides basic personal care and hygiene to patients of all ages assigned and documents such care as well as significant findings.

•    Provides specific aspects of care under the direction of the RN.  Masters use of the laptop, demonstrating ability to review the care plan, and record the visit note.  Understands when/how to use a paper note during downtime. Masters use of the mobile phone as applicable.

•    Reports concerns or changes to the RN Case Manager/Clinical Team Leader;

•    Assists patients of all ages promoting functional ability within the home environment;

•    Assists patients of all ages in maintaining a comfortable home environment;

•    Follows the established plan of care at all times;

•    Participates in continuing education and other meetings;

•    Demonstrates professional behavior and enthusiasm in daily activities;

•    Responsible for abiding by all agency policies and procedures and;

•    Performs other tasks as assigned; This may include cross-training to Hospice aide coverage.

Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence. Based in Roanoke, VA, our community-based health care organization encompasses a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services.

 

Play an important role with a regional leader that inspires better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of advancing your career with an organization where you can expect supportive leadership, state-of-the-art technological resources, inter-professional teamwork, and innovative learning.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Demonstrate ability to read, write and communicate effectively.  Satisfactory completion of Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide course that meets State, Federal, and CMS requirements for Home Health Aide training or is deemed competent by the home health agency as required by CMS regulations.

 

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.  Must have worked as an aide (for compensation) within the 24 months prior to hire or have completed another program as defined by the CMS Home Health Conditions of Participation.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION:Certified as a nurse's aide and registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.  Must have license available to show for verification and primary source verification will also be conducted. Must have valid driver's license.  Successfully completes HHA Competence Program as established by home health agency.

Annually will complete by return demonstration all of the appropriate skills on the Home Health Aide competency checklist, and acquires twelve (12) hours in-service per year and receive a yearly evaluation of meets standards or better.

AHA BLS-HCP must be secured by end of supervised orientation and maintained.

 

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have reliable transportation.  Clear criminal record check.

 

OUR VALUES

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 

Requisition Number: 75308 

Employment Status: Full time 

Location: Carilion Clinic Home Care 

Shift: Day 

Shift Details: Full Time, 8am to 4:30pm with occasional weekends

Recruiter: WHITNEY D SHELL 

Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4036 

Recruiter Email: WDShell@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

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