Nurse Assistant – Extended Care – Contingent

Eligible Benefits: 403B – Matching Contributions made by Henry Ford Health Shift: Set your Own Schedule

Private duty services may be arranged for patients who need extended care, from a few hours a week to round-the-clock-care. Typically, this is paid for privately, or through specialized, long-term care policies.

We tailor our services to fit the specific needs of our clients in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Jackson counties. Flexible scheduling allows us to provide short-term or long-term care to clients in the home or facility setting, as well as specialized care for students in their schools.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse or designee, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.

      ·      Provides input to assist 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 Team Member Standards of   Excellence in all interactions.

 

EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. 

ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED:

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 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. 

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 Organization: Community Care Services Department: Extended Care HHA Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable