Home Health Aide (CNA) - Full time and part time- Penn Medicine

Summary:

• The Penn Medicine at Home (PMAH) Home Health Aide is responsible for implementing a Plan of Care, assisting the patient/family with performing personal care tasks, and assisting with the activities of daily living. The individual is responsible for performing home health or hospice visits throughout a designated service area. A Home Health Aide is responsible for completing timely and accurate submission of patient documentation.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Help patients with bathing, brushing teeth, skin and hair care.
• Prepare and assist with light meals.
• Help patients get dressed and use bedpans, commodes, and urinals.
• Empty and record the amount from Foley catheters when needed.

Exercise and Transfers:

• Support patients with their home exercise routines.
• Assist with moving patients from bed to chair and turning them for comfort.

Patient Environment:

• Perform household tasks and other essential services as outlined in the care plan.
• Help with pre-poured medications that patients usually take themselves.
• Provide temporary relief to the main caregiver when assigned.

Documentation:

• Record patient care accurately and on time.
• Complete required hours and report any schedule changes.
• Sign and verify all activity sheets and ensure timely submission of reports for government reimbursement.

Communication:

• Report any unusual changes in patients’ condition, safety issues, refusal of care, or family dissatisfaction to the primary nurse or supervisor.
• Facilitate communication between patients' families, the RN Case Manager, and Scheduling Coordinator.

Plan of Care:

• Follow the care plan regarding visit days and hours.
• Provide care as outlined unless instructed otherwise by the Case Manager.
• Review the care plan every two weeks before providing care.

Employee Travel:

• Use your own transportation to visit patients and meet state driving requirements.

Education:

• Attend annual training and complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year.
• Follow PMAH procedures and meet all required competencies for Home Health Aides.

Credentials:

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (in PA) or student nursing assistant in lieu of certification, matriculated in an accredited BSN nursing program having minimally completed the nursing foundations/fundamentals clinical course with a 3.0 GPA overall and in the nursing major.

• Driver's License 
• Car Insurance/ Car 

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)