UPMC Family Hospice is hiring a Home Care Aide for the Wellsboro area, covering Tioga, Bradford, and Potter. Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Two holidays a year Weekend Rotation (Saturdays approx. every 4th/5th weekend) Purpose: Provide designated care under the direction of the primary service provider in the home in order to achieve identified goals. Function as an extension of skilled nursing services and/or rehabilitation services in the home.
Must maintain annual competency evaluation scores as determined by regulatory requirements Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures. Proven ability to facilitate change. Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction.
Identifies, develops, and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide. Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion that coincides with the service management philosophy of the organization towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians, and other departments within the organization. Participates in all required agency meetings.
Communicates appropriately with the interdisciplinary home care team promptly, reporting any changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate professional staff. Maintains and completes documentation accurately and promptly while in the patient's home and in accordance with agency and regulatory standards. Provides safe and direct personal care to patients in the home setting under direct supervision of an appropriate professional.
High School Diploma or GED - Required Hands-on direct patient personal care in the last 5 years preferred One (1) year of experience - Preferred Certified Nurse Aide – Preferred Minimum of 75 hours of Nurse Aide training – Required (If no previous nurse aide training, applicant may attend UPMC Home Healthcare Nurse Aide Training Course as available upon hire.) Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Driver's License Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran