Home Health Aide-Hospice

The Home Health Aide-Hospice provides personal hygiene and supportive services to individuals in their home or facility the patient calls home under the direct supervision of a registered nurse/physical/occupational therapist following guidelines established by certification process. 

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• CPR Certification required
• Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior Certified Nursing Assistant experience in an acute setting or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with other individuals and/or teams
• Communication: Ability to use written and spoken communication in formal and informal situations to convey meaning and build shared understanding
• Interpersonal Understanding: Ability to accurately hear and understand the unspoken or partly expressed thoughts, feeling, and concerns of others, especially those who may represent diverse background and very different worldviews.
• Self-Awareness: Ability to have an accurate view of one’s own strengths and development needs, including the impact that one has on others; willingness to address development needs through reflective, self-directed learning, and by trying new approaches.
• Self-Confidence: Possesses a belief in one’s own capability to accomplish their work. This includes confidence in one’s ability as expressed in increasingly challenging circumstances
• Must have the physical ability to push, pull or transfer objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be willing to provide service to patients of all ages regardless of national origin, race, sex or handicap.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must be deemed an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety policy (five years MVR will be required). Must have reliable transportation and ability to access the patient in their place of residence throughout Memorial Home Services area of service and maintain current auto liability insurance.  Will accept a Memorial Home Services car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography or mileage.

1. Consistently presents professional presence to customers.
2. Consistently demonstrates competency in providing care according to the care plan and agency policy.
3. Consistently ensures patient safety.
4. Consistently is active in teamwork and reporting.

1. Consistently maintains required education requirements.
2. Consistently submits documentation in compliance with agency policy.
3. Consistent attention is given to efficiently planning the day’s activity.
4. Consistently follows Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards policy.
5. Will perform Telehealth installations.
6. Performs other related work as required or requested
7. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.
8. Perform other related work as required or requested.