A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.75•$24.50
Position Highlights Job Satisfaction:
Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
Positive Work Environment:
Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Position can work in the Marshall or Worthington regions. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8 a.m•4:30 p.m. Schedule is PRN/As needed by the facility. minimum of 4 shifts per month required. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides personal care for elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in home or facility settings. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served by Avera. What you will do Provides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living. Provides personal care for patients as directed and delegated by the nurse, according to the established plan of care. Provides services such as housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping. Assists patient with social activities as prescribed by the plan of care. Maintains timely and accurate documentation. Reports changes in patient status to supervisor. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the agency. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. Adheres to environmental, safety and infection policies and procedures. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Drivers License•Licensing Board Upon Hire Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)•Licensing Board If working in the state of
Minnesota Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
High School or GED Equivalent Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)•Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Less than 1 year in home health care or related health care field Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer•Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
