Home Health Assistant
Honolulu, HawaiiA 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.
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Medical, Vision & Dental
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Compensation
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Retirement Plans
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Professional Development
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Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
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Health & Wellness Programs
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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 Health Assistant
Primary Location Honolulu, Hawaii
Job Number 1315590 Date posted 10/28/2024
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Description:
Coordinates and implements paraprofessional services of Kaiser members. Recommends referrals to appropriate resources/agencies within Kaiser system and in community. Under direction of Registered Nurse and/or Physical, Speech or Occupational Therapist, provides nursing and personal care to patients in their homes, preventing hospitalizations, decreasing or preventing inappropriate ER visits. Monitors, educates, and collaborates with appropriate resources and agencies together with patients/caregivers and case managers in home setting. Networks and coordinates with Home Health multidisciplinary team to best meet needs of patient. Assists patient with prescribed home exercise program and is directly responsible to case manager.
Job Summary:
Coordinates and implements paraprofessional services of Kaiser members. Recommends referrals to appropriate resources/agencies within Kaiser system and in community. Under direction of Registered Nurse and/or Physical, Speech or Occupational Therapist, provides nursing and personal care to patients in their homes, preventing hospitalizations, decreasing or preventing inappropriate ER visits. Monitors, educates, and collaborates with appropriate resources and agencies together with patients/caregivers and case managers in home setting. Networks and coordinates with Home Health multidisciplinary team to best meet needs of patient. Assists patient with prescribed home exercise program and is directly responsible to case manager.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides direct nursing service and care to patients in their homes as delegated by home health Registered Nurse (RN) and/or physical/speech/occupational therapist (PT/ST/OT) and in compliance with plan of care, preventing hospitalizations and decreasing or preventing inappropriate ER visits. Assists with or provides personal care appropriately and safely to patient as assigned by RN or physical/speech/occupational therapist. Assists patients to carry out their prescribed therapeutic regimen under direction of RN and/or PT/ST/OT. Provides simple household chore services essential to healthcare at home as assigned. Understands and applies universal infection control procedures. Maintains clean, safe and healthy environment for patients assigned to his/her care. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
- Observes and documents patient status and care/service furnished. Understands elements of body function and changes in body function that must be reported to RN or PT/ST/OT, and reports these in timely manner (licensed personnel may report directly to patients physician). Prepares clinical progress notes that use descriptive, objective and quantified information to measure and evaluate patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and retains CPR certification. Recognizes and handles emergency situations as directed until help arrives.
- Educates patients and caregivers in appropriate self-care techniques. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences. Attends continuing education and in-service training programs to keep current of skills and patient care techniques/needs. Assists social workers and nurses with case disposition and supports professional developed plan of care.
- Maintains productivity levels outlined by Home Health Manager/Director. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assists with developments and implementation of departments workplan. Performs clinical records audit.
- May perform patient care to the extent necessary to maintain clinical expertise, competency, and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care on the unit.
- Provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Provides services that are within scope of license and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relevant to clinical role performed.
- Incorporates the KP Nursing Vision, Model and Values through out their Nursing Practice.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year community health and geriatric nursing experience.
- Employed in community health service to geriatric population within last twenty four (24) consecutive months.
Education
- Bachelors degree in healthcare field with home care aide/nurse aide certification; or graduate from approved course in practical nursing.
License, Certification, Registration
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Hawaii)
- Drivers License (in location where applicable)
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Acute care or skilled nursing care facility experience.
- Home healthcare experience.
- Inter-relationship with home health care/agency (shared population).
Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-HI-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Moanalua Medical Center - Home Health - 1201
Pay Range: $26.54 - $31.2 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
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