Home Care Aide-Private Duty (Visiting Nurse Association)

Job Overview

Overview

We are looking for a full-time Homecare Aide to join our Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association. Work hours will be days, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period, and as needed. This position doesn't work nights or weekends.

The VNA Home Care Aide position works directly within the VNA Public Health services grant to assure the provision of core public health functions and essential public health services. VNA homemakers support the improvement of local public health capacity to address health priorities and develop conditions for healthy people and healthy communities through the provision of support services driven by patient needs.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

Responsibilities

Home Aide Services

• Performs personal cares as directed by patient-driven care plan. Including bathing, grooming, oral health, shaving, nail care dressing.
• Provides homemaking services as directed by patient-driven care plan. Including: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, dishes, mopping, and other light maintenance tasks.
• Notifies office staff of patient requests and scheduling concerns.
• Documents work time, mileage, and services provided accurately and timely; including self-scheduling and patient volume reporting.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the department and with external contacts.
• Provides patient supervision and companionship when assigned for non-personal care respite services
• Provides admitting and recertification services on patients enrolled.

Home Care Aide

• Catheter care, and colostomy care as needed.
• Performs physical activities as directed by patient-driven care plan, including patient transfer, walking/ambulation, and hoyer.
• Performs special services as directed by patient-driven care plan, including temperature-check, pulse-check, and blood pressure-check.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications