COMMUNITY HEALTH HOME ASSISTANT

Company: Marimn Health
Location: Spokane
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Come work for Marimn Health - voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 AND 2022 and Modern Healthcare's Family Friendliest Employer in 2020! Fantastic benefits, flexible schedules, paid holidays and ability to choose vacation times! Please note that this position is in Plummer, ID. Carpool opportunities are available. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED/Equivalency. Completion of a patient transferring course or equivalent level healthcare training, before or within 6 months of employment. Current First Aide and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification before or within 3 months of employment. Experience with some type of an electronic health record system with prior NextGen experience preferred. Possess valid driver's license with a conviction-free driving record for the past 3 years. Completion of a finger-printed criminal background check with a conviction-free record. Must be an individual who is competent to perform assigned functions of non-medical care to the client in their residence. Must be able to strictly adhere to Marimn Health confidentiality requirements as well as the Federal Privacy Act. ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Hearing: within normal limits with or without use of corrective hearing devices. Vision: adequate to read 12-point type with or without use of corrective lenses. Must be able to verbally interact with staff, clients and public. Manual dexterity of hands/fingers for writing, computer input. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. Sitting 25 % of the day. Standing/Walking 25 to 75 % of the day. Pushing up to 30 lbs. Pulling up to 20 lbs. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide pleasant, supportive companionship to client. Provide light housekeeping Provide assistance with ADLs. Provide shopping service for groceries and other items such as clothing or cleaning products. Assist client with exercises, physical and/or mental. Provide medication reminders. Complete activity log for each client at each visit Report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, or appearance to Community Health Nurse or Manager. Personalize services based on the individual needs assessment for the client. Physically able and willing to assist elderly clients with ambulation, including loading and unloading of wheel/chair bound patients. Able to navigate safely in urban traffic and locate referral facilities. Transportation of clients to medically related appointments on a scheduled basis per transportation policy. Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle assuring proper working order. Operation of the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner with regard to traffic safety regulations and comfort of passengers. Maintains inventory of vehicle supplies and equipment. Advises supervisor of road hazards and inclement weather conditions for consideration of temporary cancellation of transportation services. Completes and maintains required records, reports and reimbursement billings. Able to provide secretarial support and receptionist duties. Schedules, receives and directs clients and visitors to the appropriate areas representing department in a positive manner. Answers telephone, completes filing, composes routine correspondence, and operates office equipment. (Uses phone for patient services. Limits personal phone calls). Maintains general files as needed. Utilizes scheduled break and meal times, coordinated within the assigned department, to complete non-work-related obligations (personal phone calls, etc.) Documents services delivered in accordance with Marimn Health policies and procedures. Attend job related training and staff meetings as assigned. Other duties as assigned. PM22PI190701408

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