SUMMARY

The Home Health Aide provides personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client’s physical and emotional well-being.

Shift Schedule: .8 PM
Shift Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist clients with treatments and/or health related services, as delegated by licensed staff and in accordance with the service plan or plan of care.
• Provide assistance to clients, during scheduled programming, through conversation and re-orientation when appropriate, and assisting with mobility when appropriate.
• Act as an advocate to maintain client privacy and dignity during cares.
• Assist clients with medication administration as delegated by licensed staff and in accordance with Minnesota Home Care Licensure rules.
• Communicate any identified changes involving client promptly to licensed staff.
• Assist clients with personal care, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and toileting as instructed.
• Assist Nutritional Services staff with serving of meals and enhancing the mealtime experience.
• Maintain appropriate levels of documentation of services as required by licensed staff.
• Document all services provided, including client health and personal care. Understand and communicate using specialized medical terminology.
• Assist with homemaking activities, including general maintenance and cleanliness of facility and apartments. Recognize and act on safety hazards.
• Support various other Homecare responsibilities as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Credentials

• Home Health Aide certification and/or competency testing required.
• Six months of Home Health Aide or NAR experience preferred
• Current certification in CPR preferred; upon hire if not certified, must obtain no later than 60 days from hire

This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

Sholom is dedicated to the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of relevant background, employment verification and TB tests, as well as participating in mandatory vaccine programs (ex. COVID-19), testing requirements (ex. COVID-19, TB), and using designated PPE where and when required.

Sholom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.