Care Assistant | Home Hospice

What You Will Do

• Provides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living.
• Provides personal care for patients as directed and delegated by the nurse, according to the established plan of care.
• Provides services such as housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Affords assistance to patient with social activities as prescribed by the plan of care.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation.
• Reports changes in patient status to supervisor.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the agency.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to environmental, safety and infection policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board If working in the state of Minnesota
• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board
• An active license in the state of practice
• Less than 1 year in home health care or related health care field

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.