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Location:

Redfield, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

Position Highlights

Job Summary:

The Homemaker provides care for elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in patient’s home or facilities. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served by Community Memorial Home Health

Essential Job Functions:

HH Aides are a member of the interdisciplinary team and must report changes in the patient’s condition to an RN or other skilled professional, and must complete appropriate records in compliance with the HHA’s policies and procedures. Provides chore services such as housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, according to the plan of care. Assists client with activities of daily living which may include bathing, grooming, and dressing. Assists client with social activities. Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to physical and psychosocial needs of patients in the home or facility setting. Completes timely and documentation as required by program. Reports changes in patient status timely to supervisor. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. Adheres to environment, safety and infection policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications:

The individual must be able to work the hours specified above. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform these essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Essential 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Communication/Mathematical/Reasoning Skills:

Must possess the required level of skills and abilities to read, write, speak, and apply mathematical concepts and sound reasoning to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Must be able to perform basic operations on a personal computer within the Windows Operating System.

This position requires problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to multi-task.

Licenses/Certificates:

This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.

Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification or Heartsaver CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Expectations:

Commitment to the daily application of CMH mission, vision, core values and social principles to serve patients, their families and our community.

Uphold CMH standards of communication, attitude, responsiveness and engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

Maintain confidentiality

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Comply with safety principles, Federal and State laws, regulations and standards.

May be involved on organization committees or boards.

Work Environment:

May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a health care environment.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant environmental conditions if working in a patient care area or patient’s home.

General Hours of Work:

Monday-Friday

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.