locations1800 Parkway Center time typeFull time posted onPosted 22 Days Ago job requisition idJR-32636
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Job Summary:
The Home Health Aide functioning under the direction of the Manager provides direct hands on-personal care and is responsible for age appropriate and culturally aware interventions of the patient, including physical, emotional, developmental and psychological care of the adult and older adult patient and family as appropriate. The Home Health Aide provides basic care needs (eg. Hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned. The Home Health Aide is responsible for communication of any patient/family specific needs or concerns to other members of the team. The Home Health Aide is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the other disciplines providing care to the patient, in addition to the patient schedule.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
DIRECT PATIENT CARE Patient Centered Care: Supports an environment of comfort and support for patients which includes: addressing patient needs in partnership with the patient; following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional; and while carrying out role responsibilities, engages the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan. Effectively contributes to the plan of care or treatment intervention based on assigned tasks and patient/family input in collaboration with the healthcare team with a focus on the care continuum. Consistently implements all safety interventions to minimize risk in achievement of intended outcomes. - Provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living per written home health aide care plan - Utilizes resources and supplies in order to provide cost effective care. - Observes patients for changes in condition and/or environment and reports to RN or Therapist - Meets established productivity standards - Seeks training, supervision or direction from leadership when appropriate COORDINATION OF SERVICES - Timely notification of supervisor/scheduler regarding all visit refusals and cancellations. - Timely notification of patient/caregivers regarding scheduled visits. - Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health Leadership STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed - Responsible for maintaining current knowledge and skills to provide age appropriate care to adult and older adult patients. COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION - Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe. - Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines - Participates in care team conferences with coworkers - Responsible for checking voice mail box a minimum of once daily. - Follows established protocol for checking in and out.
Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma Required or GED equivalent from accredited program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Cert Nurse Assistant 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required Georgia Driver's License 3.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
CPR Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in direct patient care clinical setting setting. Required and Home health experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and follow directions to patient's house. Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 30k+ team members work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life and our team members are at the heart of everything we do.
That s why we ve designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program to support our team member s health, well-being, and professional growth. Our Total Rewards go beyond just a paycheck. We offer a thoughtful combination of competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development opportunities, and a culture that values your contributions and supports your work-life balance. View our Total Rewards benefits here
Mission, Vision and Values
• Our Mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• Our Vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
• Our Values are to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
Coverage at a Glance
When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia.
• 11 hospitals
• 2,729 licensed beds
• 5 health parks
• 20 urgent care locations
• 329+ medical offices
• 11 cancer centers
• 91 rehabilitation centers
• 35 imaging centers
• 3 hospice facilities
• 2 retirement villages
• 9 pediatric centers
• 11 sleep labs
• 7 wound care centers
• 10 counties offering home health services
At Wellstar, we are more than healthcare, we are PeopleCare.