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Home Care Aide

Honolulu, Hawaii

A critical member of our health care delivery team, KP Care at Home (KPCAH) clinicians help our members when they are at their most vulnerable. In this role, you’ll practice positive, compassionate care — working efficiently and safely. You’ll have the chance to immediately apply learnings to patient treatment while offering solutions to issues instead of contributing to issues. Our clinicians embody the KPCAH vision of providing world-class, high-quality care and support in the comfort of a familiar environment. This is an opportunity to show that you’re an effective healer, a highly adaptable team player, and an individual of impeccable integrity.

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Job Level: Entry Level
  • Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Success Profile

We’re looking for Care at Home clinicians who possess the following traits.

  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Problem-Solver
  • Team Player
  • Sincere
  • Responsible

Benefits

Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive in and beyond work.

  • Medical, Vision & Dental

  • Compensation

  • Retirement Plans

  • Professional Development

  • Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave

  • Health & Wellness Programs

  • Work-Life Balance

Our Culture

Our values, who we are and what we stand for, are represented by three core pillars:

Commitment – We are deeply committed to our members, their health, dignity, safety, and their choice to receive care and support in their home.

Compassion – We provide compassionate care to our patients who need services, are recovering, or have chosen to age with dignity in their home.

Comfort – We take seriously our responsibility to comfort our patients and support their caregivers to safeguard the quality of life of our patients.

Professional Development

When you join our KPCAH clinician team, you’ll have many paths open to you to grow your skills and your career. Here are just a few:

  • If you have an aptitude for training colleagues, you could grow into a role as a preceptor and eventually as a Staff Educator.
  • If you’re interested in project management, performance improvement, or operational oversight, you could pursue opportunities as a Regional Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, or Quality Coordinator.
  • If you have subject matter expertise in specialty care areas such as Wound Care and Telehealth, you could elevate your practice and share your expertise as a Regional Practice Leader.
  • We aim to grow our clinicians to be leaders in their field. As such, we offer ongoing opportunities for specialized training and certifications that include, but are not limited to, Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Certification, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification through Kaiser Permanente’s Improvement Advisor Program.

What our Employees Say

Carlos

RN

I started my nursing career in 2010, at the time I did not know anything about hospice or palliative care. I can tell you now that working as a hospice nurse has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life — I wouldn’t change it in a million years. I have been very blessed to be able to care for my patients and family members throughout these difficult times during the end-of-life process. As a hospice nurse, I appreciate that being able to treat them as family is something that aligns with the Kaiser Permanente core values.

Becky

PT, Riverside

It’s humbling to be able to work with people during some of their toughest days. Being a home health physical therapist for Kaiser Permanente gives me opportunities to connect with members and their family to improve their mobility. It is a rewarding experience to be able to help someone improve their overall health at home.

Jennifer

PTA, Riverside

I’m proud to assist patients in a unique setting within Kaiser Permanente health care — at a patient’s home. I can work with them in their own environment to address their specific needs during their physical rehabilitation. Being a part of Kaiser Permanente’s home care rehab team that delivers the highest quality care and compassion is an honor and I look forward to the rest of my career here.

Ali

PT, San Diego

I love being a part of the dedicated team at KP Care at Home. We’re a home health agency that exemplifies the high-quality care our communities deserve. We pride ourselves on extending Kaiser Permanente's incredible care into the home and to optimize recovery in one's comfortable surroundings. As a caring and compassionate person, KP Care at Home has supported me in being the best for my patients.

Michelle

LVN

Having been in health care for over 17 years in the home care setting, one thing that stands out in working for KP Care at Home is the ability to grow within the team. I love being able to hone in and master your skills and building such a great support system with colleagues. Teamwork is what makes an entity function like a well-oiled machine, and I’m proud to say that we have that in this team.

Home Care Aide

Primary Location Honolulu, Hawaii Worker Location Remote Job Number 1292051 Date posted 07/04/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Provides personal care and support services to patients in their homes. Works as a member of the hospice/home health team in providing care within the guidelines of the plan of care to best meet needs of patient. Reports directly to the RN case manager or PT/OT/ST*



*Home Health only


Essential Responsibilities:


  • Assists with and provides personal care to patients, with RN or PT/OT/ST supervision, as assigned, including bathing,

  • skin care, oral hygiene, foot care, toileting/elimination, and clean dressing changes as directed by R.N or PT/OT/ST.

  • Assists patients to carry out their prescribed therapeutic regimen under supervision of the case manager, including active/assistive range of motion and positioning, safe transfer techniques and ambulation, and active/assistive exercises.

  • Provides household chore services essential to healthcare at home as assigned, including meal preparation, linen change, personal laundry of patient, and dishwashing.

  • Observes and documents patients condition, i.e., weight, vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) and care or service furnished. Understands elements of body function and changes in body function that must be reported to RN or PT/ST/OT and reports any changes in the patients condition or family situation immediately to case manager or supervisor in a timely manner as per hospice policies.

  • Recognizes and handles emergency situations as directed until help arrives.

  • Understands and applies basic infection control procedures. Maintains clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients.

  • Documents timely and accurately in the clinical record according to hospice policies.

  • Reinforces education provided by Case Manager to patients and caregivers.

  • Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit demonstrating listening skills and offers        encouragement when appropriate.

  • Reviews the medical record to validate assignment and HCA orders.

  • Participates in performance improvement activities. Assists with development and implementation of departments workplan. Performs clinical record audits.

  • Prepares weekly schedule of patient visits for self and keeps Supervisor or Intake Coordinator appraised of schedule changes and openings for other added visits. Submits documentation as per policy and completes a daily visit log.

  • Rotates weekends and holidays with other HCAs as assigned.

  • Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences. Attends continuing education and in-service training programs to keep current of patient care techniques/needs including a competency evaluation which must be performed by an RN in consultation with other skilled professionals as needed. Maintains educational record and provides evidence of education/training (minimum 12 hours during each 12-month period).

  • Currently listed in good standing on the State Nurse Aide Registry if required.

  • Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations, accreditation standards, and hospice policies.

  • Follows all applicable laws, rules, and recommendation for safe driving while on duty.

  • Other appropriate duties consistent with the individuals experience which, in the opinion of the physician and the Home Health Team, would improve the quality of patient care and Aide satisfaction.

  • These duties may include assistance with administration of medications ordinarily self-administered that have been specifically ordered by the physician.

  • Would be limited to those medications and patients specifically delegated by the registered nurse to the aide. The Home Health Aide will not apply any topical medications without a physicians order and specific delegation by the RN to the aide. The Home Health Aide may carry out a digital rectal examination for the purpose of removing fecal impactions with an order from MD/RN.

  • Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Minimum of one (1) year aide experience providing direct patient care, including successful completion of training program in area of specialty, if applicable.

Education

  • Completion of a nurse aide program or equivalent related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Driver's License (Hawaii)
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, quality management, teamwork, and written communication.
  • Ability to read and follow the plan of care.
  • Must attach a current CQA driver record information sheet, obtained within the last month. During the two-year period immediately preceding the data of application, must have a driving record, which is free of incidents involving the applicants negligence. Also free of citations with forfeit for bail for driving while under the influence of drugs or reckless driving.
  • Driving record must not reflect more than two moving violations during the same two-year period. License and driving record will be verified.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in and ability to support postmortem care.
  • Exhibits compassion in helping to care for patients and families who may be experiencing grief and loss.
  • Great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities, as well as an ability to provide compassionate end of life care.
  • Exceptional ability to manage stress and emotional challenges.
  • Competency in electronic patient and hospice management systems, such as Epic.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Remote Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Moanalua Medical Center - Hospice - Internal - Other - 1201 Pay Range: $22.27 - $24.74 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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