Home Health Aide

We are hiring for a per diem Home Health Aide to join our team at UP Health System Home Care in Marquette, Michigan! At UP Health System Home Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring.
Apply today! Reports any unusual circumstance in the patient's condition or home environment to the primary RN/Patient Care Manager.
Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
Participates in the in-services program.
Completes at least six hours of in-services every six months.
Participates in daily report.
Adheres to and supports care management model within the agency.
Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
Participates in QA/QI plan or process.
Provides care according to the aide plan of care|assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
Records and notifies RN|Patient Care Manager of any variations from the established parameters or changes in the patients condition.
License Requirements Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
Current CPR certification required.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Skill Requirements Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position.
Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.