Homecare Aide - Northern Utah (imh)

Job Description

Job Description:

Under the direction of the RN or Rehab Therapist, the Homecare Assistant performs various basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, physical needs, and comfort of patient in the home setting at the level specified in the plan of treatment. The Homecare Aide prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs. Unlike a patient care aide in a hospital or clinic, the Homecare Aide requires a current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record to travel to deliver care where needed in a safe and timely fashion.

Location: Homecare Ogden – Area of coverage - Davis, Weber, Morgan counties in Utah

Department/Unit: Home Health & Hospice

Entry Rate: $18.12+ (Based on patient care experience)

Shift Details: Full-time 40 hours per week

Schedule: Friday through Monday days/evenings – weekends and holidays required

Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401(K), Education + many more)

*mileage reimbursement for travel!

*shift differential pay for weekend shifts!

Job Essentials

Coordinates schedule with appropriate staff, patients/family members and makes assigned visits on time.

Keeps an accurate record of time and mileage.

Maintains accessibility during assigned schedule.

Follows aide delegation plan, performs assigned duties within scope of practice, and performs specialized procedures with skill validation

and according to regulatory standards.

Fosters a safe environment by complying with safety policies (i.e., infection control, lifting & transferring, disasters, etc.).

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Takes appropriate action in an emergency.

Appropriately documents patient care provided during visits in a timely and accurate manner.

Effectively communicates to the patient what care is being given.

Reports significant care concerns or safe environment issues to the Case Manager/Agency before leaving the home.

Reports other general care concerns to the Case Manager/Agency before completing the shift.

Observes, reports, and records (point of care charting) the response to the plan of treatment and transfers charting within 24 hours.

Connects to the Internet to transfer data twice a day or commutes to the office twice a day to transfer data.

Minimum Qualifications

Current CNA Certification in state of practice.

Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.

Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare providers.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.

Ability to access the Internet or a phone line to transfer patient files twice a day.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using a computer including data entry or patient charting.

Experience working in home health or hospice.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - See Intermountain' s career website

Location:

Homecare - Ogden

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$18.12 - $23.55

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.