• Work Status: Part-time | 24 Hours per Week 
• Shift Details: Monday-Friday Mornings | Flexible Schedule Available | No Holiday or Weekend Requirements
  
• Department: Home Health

Job Summary

The Hospice/Home Health/Personal Care Services aide's principle responsibility is providing personal care services according to written directions prepared by the RN or appropriate therapist and carried out under the supervision of the appropriate professional.  The Aide functions as an integral member of the Homecare team.  The written assignment for the aide is completed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with the written plan of treatment established by the physician indicating the patient's needs for Aide service. 

Essential Functions

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and carry out directions or instructions to keep simple records and is able to speak and understand the English language or the language of the agency's patient and/or staff member acting as the supervisor.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Must exhibit great communication skills with the patient, family, and RN.  Supports teachings of all agency personnel and communicates changes in patient status to RN. 
• Understands the physical and emotional and developmental needs and ways to work with populations served by Homecare.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following areas: 
  • Observes, reports, and documents patient status and care and maintains current and accurate clinical records.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment and maintains respect for patients and their property and families.
  • Basic infection control procedures.
  • Basic nutrition and food preparation.
  • Appropriate and safe techniques in personal care:  bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, feeding, and dressing (bath, shower, back rub, foot care, shampoo, skin breakdown, nail care, oral/denture care, making a bed, dressing, toileting, and assistive devices).
  • Safe transfer techniques and ambulation (out of bed, to a chair, walking assist, body mechanics, use of equipment, special techniques).
  • Obtaining vital signs.
• Range of motion exercises and treatments.
• Applying hot and cold applications and non-sterile dressings as appropriate        
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.     
• Demonstrates ability to perform office duties which may include ordering supplies, managing equipment log/check out process, calculating and entering statistics from reports, entering patient information into our office electronic medical record system, and scanning medical records.

Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hazardous materials used in workplace and proper handling and storage.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • Successful completion of a Nursing Aide Program required. 
  • Current driver’s license and auto liability insurance required.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language required.
  • Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) Certificate preferred.  
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous experience in hospital, nursing home, or home care preferred.
• Computer Skills preferred. 

• Competitive compensation.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment. 
• Opportunities for advancing education, certifications, and training. 

Help us shape the future of PMC and contribute to our continued growth! 

• Mission: Providing Quality Healthcare in the Spirit of Christ.
• Vision: Being the Hospital and Employer of Choice.
• Values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork