Home Care Aide Trainee, Dayton, Ohio 2 Week Training

Independent Care Services: Home Care Aide Trainee

Position information

Title: Independent Care Services Home Care Aide Trainee

Facility: Fidelity Health Care

Job Reports to: Supervisor, Independent Care Services

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision

Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

§ Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.

§ Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.

§ Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values

§ RESPECT each person's dignity.

§ Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.

§ Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual's concerns and hopes.

§ Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

This position is for those who want to begin a career as a caregiver in healthcare and do not have any formal training in the field. As a Home Care Aide Trainee, you must be available for a 2 week/ 40 hour course and be prepared to complete Basic HealthCare CPR.

Trainee must pass a written and skills test at the end of our training session. Independent Care Services Home Care Aide is a paraprofessional member of the health care team who provides physical and mental support for the patient, performs light housekeeping and meal preparation and provides companionship and incidental personal care.

DIMENSIONS:

Assigned to cases by Scheduling Supervisor/Manager.

Scope/Span of Control: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

Supervises FTEs: No

Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability: N/A

Population Served

Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

☐ Infant (birth - less than 1 year)

☐ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 - less than 18 years)

☒ Adult (18 - 64 years)

☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)

☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

☐ Not Applicable

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§ Type of degree: N/A

§ Area of study or major: N/A

§ Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

§ Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

§ N/A

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

§ Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions and document care given.

§ Must complete agency competencies.

§ Must display good physical and emotional health and be capable of stooping and bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. Should demonstrate good personal hygiene.

§ Must be self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision and have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, the patient's family and all other office personnel.

§ Must have a sincere interest in and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick and disabled at home.

§ Must meet all agency personnel policies and have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Pulling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Standing

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Other sounds

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Twisting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reaching

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Visual Acuity Near

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Walking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Manual Dexterity

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Visual Acuity Far

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Sitting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Use both hands

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Vision Color

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Pushing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Talking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Concentrating

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Climbing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting <10 pounds

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Interpersonal Skills

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting >10 pounds

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reading

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Kneeling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Normal hearing both ears

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Thinking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Working Conditions:

1.General office environment.

2.Climate controlled environment.

3.May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.

4.May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.

Organizational Standards

§ Performs basic daily duties to manage the patient's household, i.e. personal needs, housekeeping, shopping, meal planning and preparation, laundry, errands, etc. Maintains a neat and orderly patient environment.

§ Assists with incidental personal care as needed.

§ Provides companionship by reading, talking, listening and interacting with patients and/or caregivers. Utilizes appropriate communication skills with the patient, the patient's family and all agency personnel.

§ May take patient shopping, on short trips or on walks as necessary.

§ Follows all agency policies regarding infection control and employee safety.

§ Completes accurate records and carries out all assignments as requested. Is responsible for maintaining minimum weekend on-call, holiday or other requirements established by the department.

§ Demonstrates respect for patient property and maintains patient confidentiality.

§ Recognizes emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.

§ Demonstrates reliability and is able to arrive on time to patient assignments, dressed and groomed in a professional manner.

§ Understands safety and infection control.

JOB LIMITATIONS:

§ May not receive orders from a physician.

§ May not administer medications or pre-fill insulin syringes.

§ May not perform any sterile procedures or perform any intravenous procedures, enteral feeding or give enemas.

§ May not perform procedures requiring the knowledge, training and skill of a licensed nurse, as defined by the supervisor/organization.

§ Is not authorized to perform non-patient related housework without prior authorization from supervisor.

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

A Interacts with the patient's family, other disciplines, and administrative personnel. Travels within agency service area.

Other Duties & Functions:

As assigned

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.

This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.