Hospice Aide - Avas House - Full Time

Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We''re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Ava''s House Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1320 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36. 00 Starting Rate: $15.00 Pay Info: $500.00 Sign on Bonus Job Summary Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients/residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and willingly accepts delegated tasks. The Aide understands the basic elements of body functioning and the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Utilizes appropriate age related patient/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients/residents. Assists patients/residents in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is not required. If working in North Dakota, be registered as Home Health Aide through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of hire. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Depending on location, a valid drivers license may be required. Ongoing training and competency validation annually tracked. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Job Function: Nursing Req Number: R-70836 Featured: No

Created: 2021-11-29