Home Health Aide, Per Diem Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: A Home Health Aide, Per Diem, is needed to provide direct patient care, assist with medications, hygiene, feeding, toileting, mobility, and documentation. Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program, valid driver's license, and at least one year of recent experience. The pay range is between $37,440 - $43,800 per year. Humana offers benefits for per diem associates.
Job Description
Job Description:
Become a part of our caring community and help us put healthfirstA Home Health Aide ( HHA ) Provides direct patient care to patient under direction of theRN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC). Correctly assists the patient with self-administeredmedications by opening bottle caps for the patient, readingmedication labels to the patient, checking the dose beingself-administered against the prescribed dose on the containerlabel and observing the patient takes the medication Consistently takes accurate temperature, pulse and bloodpressure measurements and recognizes and reports abnormal resultsto supervisor Helps patient maintain good personal hygiene by performing orsupervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care,nail/foot care and other activities Assists in feeding patients. Is able to communicate basicprinciples of nutrition, observe and record food and fluid intakewhen necessary. Safely positions patient for meals and feeds orassists in self feeding Assists with patient toileting including use of bed pan/urinal,change and position catheter bags and bag change procedures onwell-regulated ostomies Provides necessary skills to safely assist the patient withpatient mobility, exercises, positioning/turning, transfers andambulation per Plan of Care and CenterWell Home Health policy Provides necessary skills to appropriately report changes anddocument pertinent information and care rendered to patient toensure continuity of care. Documents interactions with patients,caregivers, doctors and other staff members appropriately, legibly,thoroughly and in the amount of time allowed Practice acceptable infection control principles. Provide aclean, safe and comfortable environment Willingly assists with other household duties including lightlaundry, bed changing and bed making, light meal preparation, lighthousekeeping and shopping (if no other assistance is available andan MD order is present).Required Experience/SkillsUse your skillsto make an impact High school diploma or equivalent Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified HomeHealth Aide Program within the last 24 months Must meet applicable state certification requirements A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliabletransportation are required Must be in good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable)and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certifiedagency. At least one year experience in the last 24 months as a HomeHealth Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursinghome, home health/hospice agency.
Scheduled Weekly Hours1PayRangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate ofstarting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment atthe time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based ongeographic location and individual pay will vary based ondemonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education,certifications, etc.$37,440 – $43,800 per yearDescription OfBenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively,”Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule andper diem associates which are designed to support whole-personwell-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off,401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program,business travel and accident.
About UsAbout CenterWell Home Health:
CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensivehome care for patients managing a chronic condition or recoveringfrom injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teamsinclude nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists,speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical socialworkers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate,recover and regain their independence so they can live healthierand happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWellcreates experiences that put patients at the center. As thenation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one ofthe largest providers of home health services, and fourth largestpharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-personhealth by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness ofour patients. As part of Humana Inc. (
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HUM), CenterWell offersstability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to growyourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for ourteammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexiblescheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership developmentprograms and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in theirpersonal and professional well-being, all from day one.
EqualOpportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Humana not to discriminateagainst any employee or applicant for employment because of race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability orprotected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to takeaffirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of theRehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance inemployment individuals with disability or protected veteran status,and to base all employment decisions only on valid jobrequirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions,including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading,promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, ratesof pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training,including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.