Home Health Aide

Job Description

Purpose of Job : This position is responsible for providing personal care and homemaking services to home care and hospice patients under the supervision of an RN.

Job Functions :

Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms.

Communicates pertinent patient information and changes in schedule to RN / supervisor.

Provides and assists personal cares, range of motion, exercises and other simple procedures according to the plan of care.

Performs incidental housekeeping according to plan of care.

Provides companionship / respite (Home Support and Hospice only).

Provides assistance with medication (Home Support only).

Performs home management tasks according to plan of care (Home Support only).

Drives patients as requested and according to plan of care (Home Support only).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Work Experience :

Certified Nursing Assistant and active on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Grandfathered prior to 2014)

Successful completion of Ridgeview Home Health Aide competency test within 30 days of hire

High school graduate or equivalent

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions

Strong communications and listening skills

Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Ability to change work locations with or without prior notification in order to meet patient needs

License / Certifications :

Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Valid MN driver's license, car insurance and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous home care, nursing home or hospice experience

Physical Demands : Compensation :

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as : the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits :

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.