Home Health Aide - Washington, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

MEDSTAR HEALTH

Verified Company

Washington, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Home Health Aide to join our MedStar Health Home Care team We are looking for excellent communication skills.

The Home Health Aide will provide personal, in-home care for the agency's patients.

Primary Duties:

Attends Agency regional office and team meetings as required. Attends inservice educational programs. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to changes in changes with procedures and in daily schedule. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
Cleans direct patient care area, as necessary. Identifies safety hazards in the home and reports it to the team's Operations Director or primary casemanager. Reinforces with patient/family ways to remove identified safety hazards in the home. Performs personal care activities (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene etc.). Performs other related activities (light meal preparation, personal laundry etc.). Assists with transfers and range of motion exercise programs as instructed by professional staff. Performs procedures as delineated on HHA (Home Health Agency) Skills Competency Checklist as instructed by professional staff.
Document services in accordance with Agency medical records and timekeeping policies, including the absence of patients from their homes. Documents patient progress reports clearly and concisely for multidisciplinary case conference.
Recognizes signs of emotional distress (such as anger and depression). Encourages patient mobility and socialization during visits. Recognizes and responds to special needs of patients/families experiencing terminal illness.
Reports identified alterations in patient behavior or mental status to primary case manager or the team's Operations Director. Reports identified patient care or family health or social problems to the team's Operations Director or primary case manager. Reports all problems in carrying out assigned activities to primary case manager or the team's Operations Director. Collaborates with case manager or professional staff in the revision and implementation of the Home Health Aide plan of care. Informs the team's Operations Director of the need to change the patient's visit schedule.

Qualifications:

Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in the District of Columbia
GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) in the District of Columbia
CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide) in the District of Columbia
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
Valid State Driver's License in good standing.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Home care experience preferred.
Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through:
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Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown Universit