Home Health Aide - Part Time

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and other designated health-related services designed to maintain the client’s physical and emotional well-being according to the physician-ordered plan of care.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Follows the client’s plan of care to help each client reach and maintain his or her highest level of performance and independence in the home environment. These services include: bathing, grooming and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Provides communication with client and/or family while in client’s home as appropriate. 
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  Follows schedule frequency as ordered by physician.
  
• Proactively participates in care conferences with other health team members as needed.
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  Maintains privacy and confidentiality of client, client's records and client's living environment. Understands and follows HIPAA guidelines.
  
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workers.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The following are the required minimum qualifications for the Home Health Aide position:

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  High School Diploma or GED.
  
• One (1) year experience as a Home Health Aide, Medicare home health experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
  
• Active status in the MN Nursing Assistant Registry.
  
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and reliable vehicle.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal skills.
  
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team, through respect, collaboration and dedication; successfully interact with a diverse culture base.
  
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
  
• Demonstrated positive attitude, high integrity and ethical awareness.
  
• Proven to be dependable and responsible.
  
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
  
  

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