Full Time Staff Aide

Company: LHC Group
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview

Currently Hiring a FULL TIME STAFF AIDE in the BUFFALO area. This position offers WEEKLY PAY and GUARANTEED HOURS!

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Leading hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Essential Functions

* Consistently and reliably accepts patient assignments based on patient and agency needs * Available on designated work days * Follows all policies and procedures of LHC Group and agency, as well as all applicable federal, state and local requirements * Understands and complies with HIPAA and any other confidentiality obligations * Accurate and timely documentation of hours worked * Accurate and timely documentation of services performed * Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, and exercise * Effective utilization of the Electronic Visit Verification or other visit documentation program as applicable * Accurate and timely reporting of observations of the patient's condition to the appropriate supervisor including immediate notification of any incidents, accidents, or unusual conditions * Competent provision of and/or assistance with activities of daily living as applicable including: bathing, grooming, dental care, nail care, skin care including peri care and lotion application * Safe transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair * Safe transfer of patients on and off bedpan and/or toilet * Assists patient with bedtime preparations including personal care, dressing, positioning and medication reminders * Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands * Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker or crutches, if appropriate and helps patients care for themselves * Accompanies client to medical appointments * Prepares meals as required based upon the patient's preferred or prescribed diet and assists with feeding as needed * Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations * Responds promptly and professionally to client requests;Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment needed by the patient * Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient, cleanliness, and housekeeping; * Participates in required agency meetings and in-service presentations * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities * Performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Experience Desired

* Six months experience in personal care or home community based services * License Requirements * Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. * Current CPR certification required (Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin only)

State Specific Requirements

* AR: Must have at least one year of experience in an institution setting, have a certificate issued by the state of Arkansas for working in a long term care facility OR completed a 40 hour aide training course as specified by the state of Arkansas. * NY: Successful completion of a 75 hour training program with evidence of certificate of completion. * TN: Successful completion of a total of 75 hours of training which include 16 hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to health care at home. * WI: Must be listed on the Wisconsin Home Health Aide Registry * KY: No additional state specific requirements

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