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Nurse Assistant- Home Health Care - 40 Hours - Days
Southfield, MI
Job Description
Home Health Aide - Home Health Care & Hospice - Metro Detroit
Eligable for Full Time Benefits
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.
- Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
- Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
- Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
The Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
- CNA or Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, or Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role), OR
- May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR
- Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR
- Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.
- Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.
- Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
- Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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