Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates
Home Health Aide
Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States, 15658
Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers - from nursing to operations support and everything in between - you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!
The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional staff member trained to provide personal care, activities of daily living, exercise programs, and related services in the home for the sick and disabled when no family member can assume this responsibility. The Home Health Aide functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and/or therapist. The Home Health Aide territory includes Greensburg, Latrobe, Ligonier, and surrounding areas.
QUALIFICATIONS for Home Health Aide:
Completion of a formal home health aide/nursing assistant program preferred Successfully completes Agency Competency Evaluation One year of supervised employment as a home health aide or nursing assistant preferred Scores at or above the 75% score on the nursing assistant evaluation/pre-employment test Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and keep appropriate records Hold current CPR and First Aid card (HSFA) Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits Car must be covered by established amount of insurance as described in personnel policies Driver must have valid driver's license if driving during work hours DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of Home Health Aide
Provide personal care including but not limited to:
Bathing Dressing Grooming Hair Care Nail Care Assistance with ambulation Changing position in bed Assistance with transfers Oral hygiene Changing bed linens of an incontinent beneficiary Shaving Deodorant application Skin care with lotions and/or powder Foot care Ear care Feeding Assistance with elimination [enemas, routine catheter care, routine colostomy care] Housekeeping including but not limited to:
Dusting Vacuuming Light meal preparation Taking out the trash Laundry Simple dressing changes that do not require the skills of a nurse Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of a licensed nurse to be provided safely and effectively Assistance with activities that are directly supportive of skilled therapy services but do not require the skills of a therapist to be safely and effectively performed. Examples of such activities include:
Routine maintenance exercises Repetitive speech routines to support speech-language pathology services Routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devicesHome Health Aides should be able to follow documentation procedures set by Concordia. Home Health Aides must comply with infection control and safety policy procedures. Home Health Aides should expect to:
Participate in staff meetings, care conferences, educational training and the Outcome Based Quality Improvement Program, as appropriate Work with personnel of other community agencies involved in patient's care as directed by the nurse or therapist Completes twelve [12] hours of health-related education [In-Services] per year
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional staff member trained to provide personal care, activities of daily living, exercise programs, and related services in the home for the sick and disabled when no family member can assume this responsibility. The Home Health Aide functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and/or therapist. The Home Health Aide territory includes Greensburg, Latrobe, Ligonier, and surrounding areas.
QUALIFICATIONS for Home Health Aide:
Completion of a formal home health aide/nursing assistant program preferred Successfully completes Agency Competency Evaluation One year of supervised employment as a home health aide or nursing assistant preferred Scores at or above the 75% score on the nursing assistant evaluation/pre-employment test Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and keep appropriate records Hold current CPR and First Aid card (HSFA) Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits Car must be covered by established amount of insurance as described in personnel policies Driver must have valid driver's license if driving during work hours DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of Home Health Aide
Provide personal care including but not limited to:
Bathing Dressing Grooming Hair Care Nail Care Assistance with ambulation Changing position in bed Assistance with transfers Oral hygiene Changing bed linens of an incontinent beneficiary Shaving Deodorant application Skin care with lotions and/or powder Foot care Ear care Feeding Assistance with elimination [enemas, routine catheter care, routine colostomy care] Housekeeping including but not limited to:
Dusting Vacuuming Light meal preparation Taking out the trash Laundry Simple dressing changes that do not require the skills of a nurse Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of a licensed nurse to be provided safely and effectively Assistance with activities that are directly supportive of skilled therapy services but do not require the skills of a therapist to be safely and effectively performed. Examples of such activities include:
Routine maintenance exercises Repetitive speech routines to support speech-language pathology services Routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devicesHome Health Aides should be able to follow documentation procedures set by Concordia. Home Health Aides must comply with infection control and safety policy procedures. Home Health Aides should expect to:
Participate in staff meetings, care conferences, educational training and the Outcome Based Quality Improvement Program, as appropriate Work with personnel of other community agencies involved in patient's care as directed by the nurse or therapist Completes twelve [12] hours of health-related education [In-Services] per year
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.