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Job Description : Under the direction of the RN or Rehab Therapist, the Senior level Homecare Assistant recognizes and completes patient care needs with minimal direct supervision and performs various basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, physical needs, and comfort of patient in the home setting at the level specified in the plan of treatment. The Homecare Aide prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs. Unlike a patient care aide in a hospital or clinic, the Homecare Aide requires a current drivers license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record to travel to deliver care where needed in a safe and timely fashion. The Senior level Homecare Aide performs bowel and bladder care. This includes bladder irrigation, bowel stimulation as well as digital stool removal. As delegated by RN, can assist patients in self-administering medications and assists with simple wound care as well as ostomy care. Assists patients during end-of-life care as well as medically complex patients who require additional support (quadriplegic, paraplegic etc.) who are typically unable to assist with their ADLs and are dependent on our teams for their personal care. Our homecare aides are an integral part of our healthcare team along with nurses and therapists. Intermountain Health Homecare and Hospice serves the residents of Cache and Box Elder counties. We provide exceptional service to both homecare and hospice patients in their homes. Aides see an average of 6-8 patients per day Monday through Friday. We rotate weekend and holiday visits. We hire aides that thrive in a culture of teamwork and excellence. Hours : PRN / As Needed Minimum Qualifications Current CNA Certification in the state of Utah. Current drivers license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record. Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare providers. Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to access the Internet or a phone line to transfer patient files twice a day. Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience using a computer including data entry or patient charting. Experience working in home health or hospice. Homecare Aide bowel and bladder care experience. Physical Requirements : This title is to be used in Homecare only as the needs are different from similar roles in a hospital or clinic. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, and driving a vehicle. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of furniture, equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). Need to ascend and descend stairs or uneven surface in order to access patients. Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location : Homecare - Logan Work City : Logan Work State : Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.66 - $25.33 We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. J-18808-Ljbffr