• Home Health Aide

    UnityPoint Health (Grinnell, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8

    + Department: Public Health

    + Shift: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm

    + Job ID: 168773

     

    Overview

     

    SHIFT: 8:00am-4:30pm, Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri

     

    Assists with providing homemaker and/or personal care assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures and in support of related public health programs. Performs the direct service tasks assigned in the plan of care established by the RN and coordinates care with other disciplines.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    Clinical Excellence/Care Delivery

    • Home Care Aide Services

    • Provide physical support to assist clients to perform daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, or light exercise.

    • Reminds clients to take medications.

    • Uses safety measures to prevent incidents and instructs clients in home safety measures.

    • Notifies RN on same day of changes in client’s condition and documents notification.

    • Demonstrates competency in all skills assigned by RN.

    • Gives clients information on community resources and notifies supervising RN of action.

    • Encourages clients to complete tasks as able for themselves.Homemaker Services

    • Completes assigned household tasks in courteous, efficient manner.

    • Complies with client’s needs in completing tasks according to their instructions.

    • Observes other tasks that could contribute to client’s safety and makes suggestions to RN regarding care plan.Clerical Support

    • Provides clerical support for other public health programs by answering telephone calls, making appointments, entering data into computer systems, assisting with equipment requests and maintenance of loan closet.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    • High School diploma, GED, or high school equivalent.

    • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferredExperience:

    • Home Care Aide experience preferred.License(s)/Certification(s):

    • Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.