Home Health Assistant (LPN)

Kaiser Permanente

May 8

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Honolulu

Requirements

Minimum one (1) year community health and geriatric nursing experience.
Employed in community health service to geriatric population within last twenty four (24) consecutive months.
Education;
Bachelors degree in healthcare field with home care aide/nurse aide certification; or graduate from approved course in practical nursing.
License, Certification, Registration:
Licensed Practical Nurse (Hawaii)
Drivers License (in location where applicable)
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute care or skilled nursing care facility experience.
Home healthcare experience.
Inter-relationship with home health care/agency (shared population).

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing service and care to patients in their homes as delegated by home health Registered Nurse (RN) and/or physical/speech/occupational therapist (PT/ST/OT) and in compliance with plan of care, preventing hospitalizations and decreasing or preventing inappropriate ER visits. Assists with or provides personal care appropriately and safely to patient as assigned by RN or physical/speech/occupational therapist. Assists patients to carry out their prescribed therapeutic regimen under direction of RN and/or PT/ST/OT. Provides simple household chore services essential to healthcare at home as assigned. Understands and applies universal infection control procedures. Maintains clean, safe and healthy environment for patients assigned to his/her care. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
Observes and documents patient status and care/service furnished. Understands elements of body function and changes in body function that must be reported to RN or PT/ST/OT, and reports these in timely manner (licensed personnel may report directly to patients physician). Prepares clinical progress notes that use descriptive, objective and quantified information to measure and evaluate patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and retains CPR certification. Recognizes and handles emergency situations as directed until help arrives.
Educates patients and caregivers in appropriate self-care techniques. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences. Attends continuing education and in-service training programs to keep current of skills and patient care techniques/needs. Assists social workers and nurses with case disposition and supports professional developed plan of care.
Maintains productivity levels outlined by Home Health Manager/Director. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assists with developments and implementation of departments workplan. Performs clinical records audit.
May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency, and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit.
Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed.
Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice.

FAQs

What does a Home Health Assistant do?

A Home Health Assistant coordinates and implements paraprofessional services for Kaiser members, provides nursing and personal care to patients in their homes, prevents hospitalizations, decreases or prevents inappropriate ER visits, monitors and educates patients and caregivers, collaborates with appropriate resources and agencies, assists patients with prescribed home exercise programs, and works with the Home Health multidisciplinary team to best meet the needs of the patient.

Who does a Home Health Assistant report to?

A Home Health Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Physical, Speech or Occupational Therapist, and is directly responsible to the case manager.

What qualifications are required to become a Home Health Assistant?

A Home Health Assistant typically requires a certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as well as experience in providing nursing care and personal care to patients.

What are the key responsibilities of a Home Health Assistant?

The key responsibilities of a Home Health Assistant include coordinating and implementing paraprofessional services for Kaiser members, providing nursing and personal care to patients in their homes, preventing hospitalizations, decreasing or preventing inappropriate ER visits, monitoring and educating patients and caregivers, collaborating with appropriate resources and agencies, assisting patients with prescribed home exercise programs, and working with the Home Health multidisciplinary team to best meet the needs of the patient.

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