Home Health Aide​/Hospice Aide

Position Overview

A Home Health Aide / Hospice Aide is a certified health care worker who assists professional personnel in the personal cares of the patient by providing necessary and desired services. The duties are planned and assigned by a professional member of the health care team to meet the needs of the patient and family.

• Provide a sense of security for the patient and perform personal cares while respecting dignity, comfort and privacy.
• Provide physical and emotional support to patient and family unit.
• Adapt to changes in scheduling to meet patient needs.
• Accept direction positively, eliminate assumptions, demonstrate effective listening and follow instructions.
• Adhere to strict patient confidentiality standards as mandated by HIPAA.
• Utilize supplies safely, proficiently and orderly.
• Document tasks accurately and timely in the patient’s clinical record and contribute to continuous process improvement activities.
• Attend continuing education and staff meetings as scheduled.

• Graduate of a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR Certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Approved by both the MN and WI Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Basic computer skills.

• Hospice certification desirable.

Health Insurance:
Options for medical, dental, vision coverage, mental health support and wellness incentives.

Income Protection:
Short and long-term disability, and additional benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance and identity protection plans.

Retirement Planning: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.

Work/Life Balance:
Flexible scheduling, paid time off and earned sick time.

Education & Development:
Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships and sponsored seminars.

Employee Discounts:
Special offers from local businesses, including YMCA and cell phone providers.

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrade, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state or federal law.

Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.