Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 16, 2024

Department:

78007310 New Ulm Intermittent Home Care

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 5th

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

The Home Health Aide provides routine, individualized personal cares to Home Health patients. Monitors and reports changes in patient health status to Case Manager. Also assists with basic residential household activities.

Key Position Details:

Shift Information:

•  8-Hour Day Shift
•  Occasional Weekends

Benefits Eligible

•   Health, Vision & Dental
•   Well-being Savings Account
•   Tuition Reimbursement
•   Cell Phone Stipend
•   Mileage Reimbursement

Signing Bonus Eligible

Job Description:

The Home Health Aide provides routine, individualized personal cares to Home Health, Hospice and Residential Hospice patients. Monitors and reports changes in patient health status to Case Manager. Also assists with basic residential household activities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides safe, competent cares to patients to include bathing, skin care, feeding assistance and assistance with bowel programs, simple wound cares, range of motion (ROM) and exercise programs and residential household activities.
  • Delivers care that meets or exceeds patient expectations based on patient/family feedback.
• Communicates effectively in a way that contributes to quality patient care and cohesiveness of care delivery team.
  • Documents all patient visits to reflect cares given during the visit or shift, patient response and safety interventions that are in place.
  • Communicates all changes in patient condition, updates or symptom management concerns to supervising clinician.
  • Attends all staff meetings or home health aide meetings on a regular basis.
  • Completes and closes all patient documentation within 24 hours of patient visit and completes all activity logs weekly.
• Completes agency, state and federal regulatory requirements for continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 0 to 2 years as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 to 5 years as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant - MN Nursing Assistant Registry required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 120 Days
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently