Home Health Aide Cardiac Team Mshc

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

Summary:

A Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who carries out health care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse according to the policies and procedures of the agency. The Home Health Aide provides assistance with personal care, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to clients with health care needs in the home or healthcare setting.

This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED, OR
• Pass high school proficiency exam

EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of an approved Department of Health, Home Health Aide Training Program or Department of Health approved equivalency exam with the written evidence of such completion required

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Home Health Aide preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Good communication skills

• 18 years of age or older required

• Computer skills

• Ability to read and write

• Ability to understand and carry out directions, record messages, and keep records

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use

• Must be able to travel from case to case

• Ability to care for patients in a home or healthcare setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Variable conditions