Home Health Aide - Part-time

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of registered nurse, licensed physical therapist, or a licensed occupational therapist provides basic home nursing services to patients. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Work Schedule: This is a Part-Time position, hours of 8-5pm. 20 visits per week with flexible hours.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent 
   

• Experience
  1 year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility) and 
  1 year of full-time experience within the last five (5) years in direct client care in an agency setting. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) and 
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE TX Driver's License and proof of driver's insurance and 
  (CNA) CERT NURSE ASSISTANT Nurse Aide certification listed on the HHSC nurse aide registry (NAR). 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Performs duties as assigned on the home health care plan prepared by a registered nurse.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, weight, respiration, and pulse.
• Reports changes in patient's mental or physical condition or in home situation to nursing supervisor.
• Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), light housekeeping, meal preparation, and other specialized duties as needed.
• Provides assistance to patients with ambulation, safe transfers, and exercises as assigned.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of treatment.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
• Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
• Attends mandatory in-service educational programs as required by federal and state regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
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