Home Health Aide

SERVICE AREA:

Indianapolis, IN / Indianapolis Metro Area / + surrounding areas

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Long-term employment for Part-Time or Full-Time Schedules - Weekdays, Daytime

Long-term employment for part-time and full-time Home Health Aides. 20-40 hours per week (M-F) available, with additional hours in evenings and weekends (if desired and available). Those seeking full-time hours will have the option to start with part-time hours and first priority to add additional clients/shifts for up to 40 hours per week (if desired). Willingness to start with immediate Part-Time cases and build up to desired Full-Time schedule is highly desirable while additional client(s)/case hours are secured (approx. 15-45 days).

SCHEDULE:

TYPE: Weekdays (Sunday - Saturday) Daytime Hours with Flexible Start & End Times (~6-9am start time / ~3-6pm end time) Evening and Weekend cases are difficult to secure and require hybrid schedule with Weekdays/Daytime coverage.

Pediatric Nursing Specialists of Indiana (PNS) is part of Home Care Network (HCN), and we are a Medicare-certified home care and home health agency specializing in clinical and non-clinical care for Medicaid-eligible individuals - to ensure that Hoosiers receive family-centered, community-based, coordinated care. Despite our name - we provide total patient & family support for not just children, but infants, adults, and seniors, too, serving clients across all counties in Indiana.

We are nurse-owned and locally led, meaning our patients' care, trust, and wellbeing - not profits - come first. This also means our agency fosters an environment where nurses and caregivers thrive, allowing us to handpick and retain top talent. The result is that HCN nurses and aides benefit from being surrounded by competent and happy peers, satisfied clients, and competitive pay that promotes both personal and professional growth.

What we offer to fit your schedule and career goals:

• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
• Report to experienced RN Case Managers.
• Weekly pay (Fridays) including onboarding, training, and an additional 4 Hours on your first paycheck, after successfully completing your first day of work.
• Flexible, customizable schedules.
• Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so your clients receive care while you're away.
• Clients include infant/pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient care.
• Friendly travel expectations: HCN designs a custom travel radius for every employee.
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Full-time employees (32+hrs/wk) are eligible for qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family), generous Employee Referral Bonuses, and other company benefits and perks.
• All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition, and Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.

Compensation (Weekly Pay):

HHA Hourly: $16 - $18

*Pay is based on experience, specializations and credentials, availability, geographies served, positive employment history & references and overall fit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be listed and in good standing on the Indiana State Aide Registry.
• Meet Indiana's training and/or certification requirements, including successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation, and specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided.
• Home care experience and/or credentials (incl. CHHA, CNA, STNA) are desirable, but HHAs / Caregivers with 1+ years of paid experience - or those committed to building a caregiver career with our agency - are encouraged to apply.
• DD caregiving experience is a bonus.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Consent to and ability to pass a background check.
• Current driver's license or valid state ID, and reliable transportation.
• Beyond physical care, a willingness to regularly perform light housekeeping, Meal preparation/feeding, laundry, and other basic Activities of Daily Living is required and essential to success in this role.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and effective interpersonal communication style.
• Compassion and passion for helping others live their best lives possible.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful, and positive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A successful Home Health Aide with our agency, Pediatric Nursing Specialists of Indiana, provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort and safety in the home.

We are nurse-owned and locally-led, meaning our patients' care, trust, and wellbeing - not profits - come first. This also means our agency fosters an environment where clinicians and caregivers thrive, allowing us to handpick and retain top talent. The result is that PNS nurses and aides benefit from being surrounded by competent and happy peers, satisfied clients, and competitive pay that promotes both personal and professional growth.

Report to:

RN Case Manager / RN Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Performs personal care activities, including by not limited to:

• Bathing
• Shampooing
• Skin care/nail care
• Oral hygiene
• Shaving
• Dressing

Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:

• Meal preparation/feeding
• Laundry
• Light Housekeeping

Assists in the patient in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. This includes opening a container or pill caddy & handing it to the patient, but does not include administration of the medications.

Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques. Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.

Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.

Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.

Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.

Treats patients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency. Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.

Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Main physical demands:

Frequent standing walking, stopping/bending infrequent squatting/kneeling and balancing Weight handled: push, force required: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently, carry/lift:1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently.

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