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Heartland Health
Patient Care Associate / Hospice
Job Location: Saint Joseph, MO
Job Type: PRN (as needed)
Department:
Hospice
Facility:
HRMC
Shift:
Day
Hours:
Variable / 8-4:30
Temp/Non-Temp:
Regular HH Emp
Positions Available
1
Type of Benefits Available
No Benefits
Job Description:
The Patient Care Associate (Hospice) works under the supervision of the Team Leader, Resource Nurse and therapist. Accepts assignment in homes of adult or pediatric patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Employees are responsible for the following RESPECT Plus Core Behaviors as defined in the RESPECT Plus document:
Accountability Communication
Appearance Confidentiality/Privacy
Attitude Courtesy
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Employees in this position are responsible for the following functional competencies:
Adaptability Emotional Stamina
Care Management Impact
Coaching Job Fit
Communication Sensitivity
Customer Focus Work Standards
TECHNICALCOMPETENCIES
Employee in this position perform the following technical competencies:
- Provides personal care as instructed by RN (care includes bathing, dressing changes, nail care, skin care, shampoos and light housekeeping)
- Transfers patients as instructed by RN and therapist.
- Documents care provided. Observes and reports changes in patient's condition.
- Travels to patient homes.
- Attends patient conferences and staff meetings.
- Other activities/duties as assigned to support Hospice Department.
- Accepts assignment from general caseload.
- Adheres to and supports compliance standards as set forth by Medicare, State and JCAHO.
Job Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
High School education or equivalent. Certified Hospice Aide as defined by competency testing.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION:
If operating a motor vehicle for business purposes must have a valid driver's license. BLS certification is required. Must be registered and successfully pass background check with the Family Care Safety Registry.
EXPERIENCE:
Hospital/Nursing Home experience or previous Home Care experience.
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS:
Fine motor skills required. Ability to speak clearly. Documents all care provided
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Ability to interact with the elderly is mandatory.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moving, standing, walking, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, restraining - all involved with direct patient care. Able to transfer patient with appropriate body mechanics, as instructed by RN/Therapist. Able to operate a motor vehicle.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES:
Understands normal patient condition and disease process in order to report changes to RN. Assesses and evaluates patient change in condition and decides if RN needs to be notified. Follows rules and instructions to get to patient homes and to follow accepted procedure in providing personal care.
ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Visual, feeling, and hearing skills.
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
Road and weather hazards. May be exposed to blood and body fluids.
OTHER:
Must have access to transportation, which will allow for timely scheduled home visits. Be competent to support adult and pediatric home care and to continue education to maintain skills and further knowledge.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please access the url below. Then, please enter the following Job Number "Search by Job Number:" field on the bottom of the page:
Job Number
08-2041
Company Summary:
Located in beautiful St. Joseph, Missouri, a city named as an "All America City," Heartland Health is an integrated health delivery system, which includes a medical center, physician practices, foundation and a health plan. Our flagship facility is Heartland Regional Medical Center (HRMC), which consists of 351 staffed acute care beds in a Level II trauma hospital. HRMC is JCAHO-accredited, and serves a regional population of 294,000 in Missouri, Kansas and the bordering counties in Nebraska and Iowa.
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