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Methodist Hospitals
HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN
full-time•Merrillville

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Merrillville

Type

full-time

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Overview

Provides personal care to patients in the home setting under the supervision of licensed personnel. Assists patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, skin care and ambulation.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
  • Assists with ambulation, transfers, and repositioning in a safe manner.
  • Observes basic infection control procedures.
  • Obtains vital signs as indicated on tech care plan and reports abnormal results to primary clinician or Case Manager.
  • Provides personal care such as bathing, shampooing, mouth care, skin care, linen change, and foley care.
  • Reports and documents any changes in patient condition to the appropriate clinician or Case Manager.

    • Qualifications

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)
      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    • Certified Nursing Assistant or Registered Home Health Aide required.
    • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to manage time, work independently, establish priorities and to communicate with a team.
    • Ability to provide professional, courteous, personable, and a positive attitude.
    EDUCATION
    • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
    • 1 Preferred
    • Certified Nursing Assistant
    • Home Health Certification
    • Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
    STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Personal Care,Ambulation,Infection Control,Vital Signs,Communication,Time Management,Independence,Teamwork,Professionalism,Positive Attitude

    About Methodist Hospitals

    Methodist Hospital has been Healing Northwest Indiana for over 100 years.

    For an entire century, our doctors, nurses, and staff have worked tirelessly to keep their neighbors well. And while we remember our past contributions to our community, Methodist Hospitals is looking to the future.

    We have invested more than $14 million in the last 10 years, and nearly $3 million in the last two years to ensure that we are on the leading edge of diagnostic imaging technologies. And while we continue to invest to better treat the injured and sick, we’re also taking the lead in meeting the overall health needs of the communities we serve. For example, Methodist is confronting food insecurity with our Nutrition Station and addressing sexual violence and exploitation at our new STAR Center.

    Methodist Hospitals doctors, nurses and staff are enthusiastically embracing these initiatives and are actively participating in efforts to improve hospital care that enable us to better serve Northwest Indiana as a truly independent health system. Recent initiatives include:

    • A new interventional radiology suite at our Southlake campus
    • New cardiac catheter labs at our Northlake and Southlake campuses
    • The addition of advanced PET-CT technology to the CareFirst Imaging Center
    • Strategic partnerships with UChicago Medicine in key services lines, such as neonatal intensive care
    • A new outpatient pharmacy at our Southlake campus
    • A partnership with IU Northwest to establish a family practice residency program

    Methodist Hospitals is improving quality, safety, employee engagement and patient experience while expanding into more Northwest Indiana communities and strengthening key service lines by attracting high quality providers and acquiring advanced technologies.

    Methodist Hospitals is fully committed to achieving our stated goal: To embark on our second century of service as a successful, independent healthcare system.

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1923

    What you'll do

    • The Home Health Technician provides personal care to patients in their home under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, observing infection control procedures, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN do at Methodist Hospitals?

    As a HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN at Methodist Hospitals, you will: the Home Health Technician provides personal care to patients in their home under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, observing infection control procedures, and reporting changes in patient conditions..

    Why join Methodist Hospitals as a HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN?

    Methodist Hospitals is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

    Is the HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN position at Methodist Hospitals remote?

    The HOME HEALTH TECHNICIAN position at Methodist Hospitals is based in Merrillville, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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