Home Health Aide - Home Care

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: May 14, 2020

Job Description:

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. See yourself at Sanford! Facility: Professional Building Clinic Location: Fargo, ND Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Job Summary Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and willingly accepts delegated tasks. The Aide understands the basic elements of body functioning and the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Utilizes appropriate age related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assists patients in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations. Department Details Flexible scheduling, Mon-Friday 0, weekend rotation every 4-5th weekend, 1 holiday rotation required per year Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Completion of nurse aide training, including classroom and practical training, totaling 75 hours required. Within the 75 hours of training, a minimum of 16 hours supervised practical training and a minimum of 16 hours in classroom training. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is required. (MN or ND) If working in North Dakota, be registered as Home Health Aide through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of hire. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required. Ongoing training and competency validation annually tracked. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . Job Function: Nursing Req Number: R-22781 Featured: No

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