Nurse Assistant - Extended Care; Home Health Care - Contingent - Rotating

Position: Nurse Assistant - Extended Care (Home Health Care) - Contingent - Rotating
Nurse Assistant - Extended Care - Contingent

* Eligible Benefits: 403B - Matching Contributions made by Henry Ford Health

* Shift: Set your Own Schedule

Private duty services may be arranged for patients who need extended care, from a few hours a week to round-the-clock-care. Typically, this is paid for privately, or through specialized, long-term care policies.

We tailor our services to fit the specific needs of our clients in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Jackson counties. Flexible scheduling allows us to provide short-term or long-term care to clients in the home or facility setting, as well as specialized care for students in their schools.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse or designee, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.

* · Provides input to assist in planning and implementing patient care.

* · Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

* · Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.

* · The Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

ASSESSMENTS

REQUIRED:

* Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.

* Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.

CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

* CNA or

* Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, or

* Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role), OR

* May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR

* Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR

* Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.

LICENSURES

REQUIRED:

* Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

* Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.

Additional Information

* Organization:
Community Care Services

* Department:
Extended Care HHA

* Shift: Day Job

* Union Code:
Not Applicable