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Description

• Entity: Valley Regional Enterprises
• Shift: Day

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The Home Health Tech assists in personal care and certain procedures of rehab therapy to clients in their place of residence and in the provision of home health care services that reflect the home health care agency philosophy and standards of home health and nursing care of assigned clients. The Home Health Tech ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services and assists office staff and management with clerical duties as assigned.
Responsibilities include:
Implements an individualized patient care plan under the direction of the RN and/or PT/OT if the RN services are not involved in the patient's episode of care. Consistently prioritizes and delivers safe effective patient care. Follows guidelines for Tech competence by maintaining and updating their knowledge and skills. Interacts with and gives feedback to the RN or PT/OT related to the patient status and/or when safety issues are identified in the home. Meets annual regulatory requirements for education. Considers factors related to cost and impact on visits and care in their delivery of services. Prioritizes visits in logical manner considering geographical area and patient preferences to maximize efficiency. Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient by providing safe patient care that adheres to TJC NPSG. Promotes and strives to achieve employee satisfaction and engagement with the mission of the agency and VHS as a whole. Recognizes and reports changes in skin conditions such as a rash, pressure ulcers, etc. Utilizes appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks that include: bed bath; sponge, tub and shower bath; hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed; nail and skin care; oral hygiene; and toileting and elimination. Assists with safe transfer techniques and ambulation. Assists with normal range of motion and positioning. Assists in assuring adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Successful completion of 40 hour educational training program with written post-test and technical competencies to include didactic education required

Experience
One year of current clinical experience required

Certification & Licensures
Certified Nursing Assistant certification required*
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required**
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
*Home Health Aide experience and a certification from an accredited training program for nursing assistants may be exempt from certification or successful completion of one year of nursing school for registered nurses.
**New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Understands basic principles of human growth and development.
Ability to read, write and carry out directions.
Must be able to perform clerical tasks as assigned.
Must be able to complete skills demonstrations for competency as required by Medicare

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police and WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares)
3rd party Background Check
Central Registry *required prior to working with minors

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
106

Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants