Home Care/Hospice Aide - UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint at Home

Hospice Home Health Aide

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Fort Dodge, IA

$1,500 sign-on bonus

The Home Health Aide is a member of the Homecare interdisciplinary team who works under the direction of the RN case manager to provide personal care, homemaker services, and companionship to hospice patients. The Home Health Aide ensures that high standards of care are met at all times

• Uses appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks such as bed or tub bath, shower assistance, hair care, oral hygiene, toileting and incontinence care, light housekeeping, and other tasks assigned by the RN case manager
• Completes telephony care plan accurately and in a timely manner while being compliant with the hospice program policies and procedures
• Creates successful interpersonal relationships with patients/families while maintaining personal and professional boundaries
• Reports changes in the patient’s medical, nursing, and social needs to the  RN case manager as the changes relate to the plan of care

Education: High School diploma or GED. Completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours. Valid Iowa or Illinois certification.

Experience: Proficiency with computer applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Access), and a Smart Phone

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Age specific care and reporting of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse training with in one month of employment.

CPR Certification.

Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement

Valid, licensed driver, with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements (not required for Hospice Aides hired to work in the IPU)

Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.

All staff are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education. You are required to complete:

12 hours of  Aide Specific Training per year (3 per quarter)

Mandatory Report: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse

CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities.

All staff must attend patient care staff meetings as well as all mandatory educational programs.

Back Training Safety.

Other training and communication sessions as scheduled.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a collaborative team member across service lines as position requires. Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

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