Job description

Home Health Aide-Home Health

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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Job Summary

Join UT Southwestern as a Home Health Aide within our Home Health department. Care given or supervised by registered nurses. Nurses provide direct care; manage, observe, and evaluate a patient’s care; and teach the patient and his or her family caregiver.

Job Duties

Performs duties as assigned on home health care plan prepared by 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 nursing team and/or other disciplines.
Provides personal care assistance to patients. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment.
Maintains confidentiality of patient data. Assists in maintaining healthy, safe environment.
Attends mandatory in service educational programs as required by federal and state regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Paid per visits and see patients in their homes within the Dallas Fort Worth Area)
Also, days and times are variable depending on the patient and the Home Health Aide preferences.

Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent and no experience is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)** Highly Preferred: Home Health Aide and six (6) months experience.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/about-virus-and-testing/cms-vaccine-requirements.html

For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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