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Home Hospice Aide

UnityPoint at Home - Waterloo

Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm, every 4th weekend rotation

Full Time 1.0 (40 hours/week)

The Home Care Aide delivers high quality, direct patient care in the home environment to home care patients to assist the interdisciplinary team in achieving patient outcomes and providing an exceptional patient experience

Uses appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks such as bed or tub bath, shower assistance, hair care, oral hygiene, toileting and incontinence care, light housekeeping, and other tasks assigned by the RN case manager

Completes telephony care plan accurately and in a timely manner while being compliant with the hospice program policies and procedures

Creates successful interpersonal relationships with patients/families while maintaining personal and professional boundaries

Reports changes in the patient’s medical, nursing, and social needs to the RN case manager as the changes relate to the plan of care

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours
• Valid Iowa or Illinois certification.
• Proficiency with computer applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Access), and a Smart Phone
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Age specific care and reporting of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse training with in one month of employment.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement
• Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
• All staff are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education. You are required to complete:
  • 12 hours of Aide Specific Training per year (3 per quarter)
  • Mandatory Report: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse
  • CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
• Accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare  by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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