Home Health Aide

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Home Health Aide

Location:

Saint Paul, MN

Description:

Home Health Aid Episcopal Homes of Minnesota is a leader in senior care services for 125 years. We offer homes and services for people in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care centers in the Midway area of St. Paul. We complement our homes with a home care service, foundation, a management company and a robust campus life program that provides a fitness center, pool, theater, 1 st class dining room, pub and special events. Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing personal care and delegated nursing services designed to maintain the clients' physical and emotional wellbeing. Essential Functions: Assist the client with personal cares as identified in the assignment sheet/client care plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN; redirection of a confused client, and other cares as assigned. Assisting the client in the use of the commode, urinal, and toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned. Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury. Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for clients. Medication reminders, assistance or administration as delegated by RN. Prepare meals as directed, following special meal plans if instructed. Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to RN. Notify RN of any complaints or concerns raised by the client or the client's family or representative. Help each client to reach and maintain his/her highest level of performance and independence. Must promote clients' independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills. Establish rapport with clients, lead client in activities as assigned and provide socialization and companionship to clients while performing assigned tasks. Assist with treatments as delegated the Register Nurse according to the client's individualized care plan or with therapy tasks as assigned by a licensed health professional. Observe client and report to the LPN or RN changes in the client's physical and emotional condition, such as change in attitude, appearance, loss of appetite, weight, etc. Assist co-workers with daily responsibilities when needed. Organize and prioritize assigned work during scheduled shift to complete assigned tasks. Is responsible for taking adequate supplies or equipment to the clients' home that are needed to complete the assigned tasks. Document services provided accurately and consistent with agency policies and complete all required paperwork in a timely and legible manner. Attend required in-service training-at least 8 hours for every 12 months of employment as well as staff meetings and other agency events. Follow agency procedures for universal precautions when performing assigned tasks. Maintain a clean environment for clients. Dust, vacuum, mop and other household chores as scheduled and assigned. Assist with transferring, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin injections as delegated by the RN. Use validation techniques and/or appropriate diversion activities when dealing with clients with dementia. Follow agency dress code and wear name badge while at work and maintain good personal hygiene and grooming. Follow agency policies regarding safety rules and requirements and report any issues or concerns about your safety or any injuries immediately to the LPN or RN Other duties as assigned Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work hours as assigned, scheduled, or mutually agreed upon. Occasionally called upon to work on short notice. While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to examine clients, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. In addition, the job requires walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching overhead and must frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must have adequate vision and hearing necessary to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full Time/ Part Time/ Casual; flexible times, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with older adults. Previous experience in a hospital, nursing home or home care agency preferred. Episcopal Homes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, national origin, age disability or protected Veteran status. Episcopal Homes will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Episcopal Homes Of Minnesota

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro

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