Home Health Aide Job at UT Southwestern
Home Health
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care and resources for our valued patients and employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.
Job Summary
Join UT Southwestern as a Home Health Aide within our Home Health Department and help with our commitment to deliver compassionate care and all-around excellence. As a Home Health Aide, you will support the Home Health Department by providing excellent patient education for the patient and their families, working with patients under the direction of the RN’s and Physical Therapist.
At UT Southwestern, the possibilities to advance your career are limitless. We would love the opportunity to have you join the UT Southwestern Home Health Clinic!
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
Experience and Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Nurse’s Aide certification listed on the HHSC nurse aide registry (NAR). **Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), valid TX Driver’s License and proof of driver’s insurance required. ** Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility). Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience within the last five (5) years in direct client care in an agency setting.
Job Duties
Performs duties as assigned on home health care plan prepared by registered nurse.
Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, weight, respiration, and pulse.
Reports changes in patient's mental or physical condition or in home situation to nursing supervisor.
Assists other members of nursing team and/or other disciplines.
Provides personal care assistance to patients.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment.
Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
Assists in maintaining healthy, safe environment.
Attends mandatory inservice educational programs as required by federal and state regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
Salary
Salary Negotiable
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
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Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care and resources for our valued patients and employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.
Job Summary
Join UT Southwestern as a Home Health Aide within our Home Health Department and help with our commitment to deliver compassionate care and all-around excellence. As a Home Health Aide, you will support the Home Health Department by providing excellent patient education for the patient and their families, working with patients under the direction of the RN’s and Physical Therapist.
At UT Southwestern, the possibilities to advance your career are limitless. We would love the opportunity to have you join the UT Southwestern Home Health Clinic!
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
Experience and Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Nurse’s Aide certification listed on the HHSC nurse aide registry (NAR). **Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), valid TX Driver’s License and proof of driver’s insurance required. ** Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility). Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience within the last five (5) years in direct client care in an agency setting.
Job Duties
Performs duties as assigned on home health care plan prepared by registered nurse.
Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, weight, respiration, and pulse.
Reports changes in patient's mental or physical condition or in home situation to nursing supervisor.
Assists other members of nursing team and/or other disciplines.
Provides personal care assistance to patients.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment.
Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
Assists in maintaining healthy, safe environment.
Attends mandatory inservice educational programs as required by federal and state regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
Salary
Salary Negotiable
Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.