What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health aide position at AnMed?
AnMed · AnMed Home HealthAnderson , SCProfessional - Clinical / NursingHours per Week : 7 : 30am-3 : 30pmHours / Pay Period (Bi-Weekly) : 80Benefit Eligible : YesReq # 26486
I. SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE
Provides personal care and incidental household services to assigned patients in their place of residence under the direction and supervision of a Home Health RN or Therapist.
II. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs personal care and incidental household services for each assigned patient according to the written directions completed by the RN or Therapist.
- Reports appropriate concerns to RN or Manager
- Maintains current clinical record documentation regarding services provided to each patient.
- Utilizes effective communication skills to promote excellent customer satisfaction, patient care, and unit operations.
- Maintains expected productivity standards.
- Participates in home health agency functions as required by agency policies as well as accrediting and regulatory organizations.
- Identifies learning needs and assumes responsibility for seeking out opportunities to meet general and unit specific competencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
III. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Educational Level Required :
- High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
- Must have ability to read, write and execute instructions.
Length and Type of Previous Job Experience Required :
Previous nursing assistance experience preferred.
Professional Certifications Required :
Nursing Assistant Certificate required.
Other Special Training / Competencies Required :
- Home health aide training and competency evaluation or competency evaluation is required.
- Must successfully complete the agency’s competency evaluation.
- Must be capable of assisting with activities of daily living and following a care plan with minimal supervision.
- The ability to provide reliable transportation as required by the nature of the job.
About AnMed
Founded in 1908, AnMed is an independent, not-for-profit health system serving Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia.
It is licensed for 601 beds and anchored by AnMed Medical Center, a 508-bed acute-care hospital that has earned the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The system also includes the Oglesby Specialty Inpatient Center, AnMed North Campus and AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Anderson, AnMed Cannon in Pickens and more than 60 physician practices.
Last updated : 2024-07-31
