Home Care Aide; PRN Job Carroll area,Iowa USA,Nursing

Position: Home Care Aide (PRN)

Provides quality and safe delivery of services to patients in their homes as assigned and supervised by professional nursing staff according to the developed plan of care for each patient.
Assists/provides patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily living tasks, homemaking services, nutrition through meal preparation, teaching and emotional support.
Assists/provides environmental maintenance and management which are essential to the patient’s health care at home.
Performs basic health care services for patients, including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
Assists patients to access specific preventive services as directed by the professional nurse
Informs individuals of services available and their benefits.
Making transportation arrangements as needed.
Works with a nurse, personal care aide, CNA, nurse aid, nursing assistant, and other caregivers and in‑home care professionals.
Attends and participates in coordination of care meetings.
Reports any patient changes, concerns and incidents promptly.
Completes documentation, visit forms, and time studies within time limits specified.
Keeping up with in‑service training.
Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
Participates in performance improvement and educational activities.
Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Job Details Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides quality and safe delivery of services to patients in their homes as assigned and supervised by professional nursing staff according to the developed plan of care for each patient.
Assists/provides patients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily living tasks, homemaking services, nutrition through meal preparation, teaching and emotional support.
Assists/provides environmental maintenance and management which are essential to the patient’s health care at home.
Performs basic health care services for patients, including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
Assists patients to access specific preventive services as directed by the professional nurse
Informs individuals of services available and their benefits.
Making transportation arrangements as needed.
Works with a nurse, personal care aide, CNA, nurse aid, nursing assistant, and other caregivers and in‑home care professionals.
Attends and participates in coordination of care meetings.
Reports any patient changes, concerns and incidents promptly.
Completes documentation, visit forms, and time studies within time limits specified.
Keeping up with in‑service training.
Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
Participates in performance improvement and educational activities.
Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
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