Private Duty Aide

OVERVIEW

The iVillage Associate is a member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The iVillage Associate is responsible for observing the patient, reporting and documenting these observations and performing care in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Management

• Provides psychosocial support and personal care to the patient, including bathing (tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing.
• Assists patients to self-administer-medications. Verbally prompt or assist patients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.
• Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering, and errand running with patient/family’s agreement or accompanying patient to medical appointments as specified on Care Plan.
• Drives patients to and from appointments or other activities in company owned/leased vehicles, in accordance with the organization’s driving policy.
• Provides pet care/pet sitting including walking, feeding, changing litter boxes. Provides plant care while patient is away from home.
• Provides mail delivery when appropriate.

Administration and Reporting

• Observes, reports, and uses electronic medical record to document patient status and the care or service furnished.

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass the organization’s written proficiency examination and skills test.
• Successful completion of the nurse aide competency evaluation program conducted by the Ohio department of health or the Medicare competency evaluation program for home health aides without a twenty-four month lapse in employment.

Experience

• One year experience as a home health aide in a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency preferred.
• Knowledgeable of home health aide practices and procedures preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice in Greater Cleveland is a premier provider in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Portage counties. Services include hospice and palliative care, private-duty home care, long-term nursing care, physical/speech/occupational therapies, home health aides, social work services, medication administration, wound care management, IV therapy and more. Most importantly, we’re a company that:

• chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• makes its mission the heart of our organization
• has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
• provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
• commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done

We’re looking for people who:

• have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
• are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
• understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job

Why work at Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice?
Depending on an employee’s status, they may benefit from:

• competitive wages
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement savings
• paid time off including your birthday
• training, continuing education, and education assistance
• pay advances up to $500
• the latest technology
• mileage reimbursement
• unlimited career opportunities
• and much more!

Who is Ohio Living?
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties.
Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement ofphysical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.
Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service
Innovation • Financial Stewardship • Leadership