Home Health Aide West Michigan

Full Time
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Posted
Job description

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care and health support services to patients. Commuting to do Home Care in the West Michigan territories we serve. Having excellent work history and great driving record is important. CNA is preferred.

Essential Functions

  • Provides assigned patient care under the direction of a RN Case Manager.
  • Assists clients with personal care activities in accordance with the care plan including ADL care, simple wound care, positioning, measurement of vital signs, transfers, ambulation and feeding. Assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient’s health in accordance to the care plan.
  • Observes, records, and reports in a timely fashion, the services provided, patient response to care, and ongoing patient status. Alerts Case Manager and/or designee of potential health problems and changes in the patient's condition.
  • Seeks guidance, direction, and assignment changes from Case Manager responsible for patient's care.
  • Maintains the confidentiality and dignity of patients while helping them to reach their maximum potential in the plan of care.

Qualifications

  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in residential, rehabilitation or other healthcare setting or experience in education in healthcare field (nursing, healthcare sciences, etc.) Preferred
  • LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
  • CRT-Nursing Assistant - preferred

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Ladder Climbing: Seldom
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
  • Driving: Occasionally
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity ¹
    [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Cedar Street Building - 1401 Cedar St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

HHA - VNA South

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Spectrum Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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