Home Health - Care Aide
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Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Position Summary A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse and the Home Health/Hospice Supervisor. Essential Job Requirements Education: High School Graduate or GED Equivalent. Completion of CNA or HH AIDE training course which meets the Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training and competency > 75 hours training. Experience: Previous Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide experience preferred. Required skills: Excellent time management skills. Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to carry out directions and read and write. Maturity and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the position. Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation. Required Licensure: Certified Nurse Aide license Job Description All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.