Home Health Aide II

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for performing non-skilled procedures for home-bound patients. Assists with activities of daily living to support patient comfort and well-being. Ensures a culturally and age-specific environment for care delivery. Follows care plans and communicates patient needs to healthcare teams. Maintains compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Monitors, reports, and documents patient status and care provided.

• Identifies and recommends changes to improve home safety for patients and caregivers.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and nutritionally appropriate environment in the patient’s residence.

• Delivers personal care using proper procedures.

• Applies correct techniques for patient transfers and ambulation.

• Demonstrates proficiency and accuracy in all home care procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Specialized technical, vocational education in the field of healthcare or clinical setting, or equivalent

Experience Requirement

1-2 years of experience in specialized technical, vocational education, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Driver's license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Also involves some exposure to risk or injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, burns, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

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