Home Health Hospice Aide

Cohesive Healthcare Management and Consulting, LLC

• Provides for the personal care needs of the client as designated on the plan of care
• Perform duties within the boundaries of the personal care policies and procedures
• Reports on changes in patients care, condition or needs to RN Case Manager or Supervising RN in a timely manner
• Attends a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education/in-service each year
• Takes accurate and timely vital signs when ordered
• Use equipment safely and properly to meet the safety needs of the patients
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service and the provision of quality care

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,(The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

• Current certification as a Certified Home Health Aide
• One-year Home Health Aide experience preferred
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job function (Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR software)
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
• Able to work in a stressful environment
• Compassionate, patient and caring nature
• Current automobile insurance coverage

Agency personnel are expected to participate in appropriate ongoing education and training as required by the Agency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals. The employee may be required to travel frequently. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.