Advantage Home Care, Inc. provides health care services in the homes of our patients. More importantly, we are in the business of keeping patients happy and well, in the comfort of their own homes.
The following information will lead you through the employment application process from determining if you are qualified for employment to submitting an application.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH CARE
Employment and Non-Discrimination
Advantage Home Care Inc. provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or other bias prohibited by law. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination and training.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
The Administrative staff function is to assist you in doing your job in a concerned and competent manner.
Staffing Manager
The Staffing Manager supervises scheduling and personnel. They are not responsible in areas relating to your patient’s physical condition, but will contact the Nursing Supervisor as needed. If you’re unsure of who to report to, call your Staffing Manager.
Nursing Supervisor
The Nursing Supervisor supervises the patient’s medical care. They give you instruction and special training as needed. You must always speak directly to the NS for any change in patient condition, medication change, patient accident or injury, or any other unusual occurrence that might jeopardize your patient’s well being.
Regional Operations Directors
The Regional Operations Directors supervise Staffing Managers and handle problems of a non-nursing nature that cannot be resolved by your Staffing Manager. Administrative concerns, workman’s compensation claims, insurance investigations, and payroll concerns are all matters handled by these Non-Nursing Administrators. They handle insurance investigations, policy decisions, administrative matters and complaints regarding Staffing Managers.
Director of Nursing/Alternate Director of Nursing
The Director of Nursing supervises the Nursing Supervisors and handle problems concerning patient care that cannot be resolved by your Nursing Supervisor. They also oversee development of nursing policy and practice issues. Complaints regarding your Nursing Supervisor will be handled by these Nursing Administrators.
Administrator/Alternate Administrator
The Administrator has the final authority on all policies and procedures as well as disciplinary issues. They supervise the both the nursing and non-nursing administrative staff and oversee all personnel concerns. Complaints regarding the administrative staff may be directed to the Administrators.
DIRECT CARE STAFF EMPLOYMENT PROFILES
REGISTERED NURSE EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Direct Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS)
Employment Profile Summary
The RN is utilized in accordance with the policies of the Indiana State board of Nursing, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and other health care bodies, for the purpose of providing professional, skilled and technical functions to AHHC’s patients.
Responsibilities Include:
Functions permitted and defined by the Indiana Nurse Practice Act as it pertains to the RN.
Carrying out orders from the NS and the patient’s physician.
Documentation and summary of patient care and events pertaining to the patient’s progress and development.
Working with other members of the health care team for the purpose of providing
Sound and continuous patient care.
Participation in programs and in-service of AHHC.
Initiation of rehabilitative and constructive procedures to aid in the patient’s status and or progress.
Maintains communication with appropriate AHHC staff to avoid misunderstandings.
To complete a supervisory form weekly for each patient assigned to.
Other responsibilities that may be indicated orally or in writing that have to do with patient care and the role of the Registered Nurse regarding individual cases.
Qualifications Include:
Current Indiana license to practice as a Registered Nurse
A sincere and genuine interest in patient care, home care, and compassion for the sick.
Six months experience as a RN preferred.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Director Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS)
Employment Profile Summary
The LPN is utilized in accordance with the policies of the Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and other health care bodies, for the purpose of providing skilled and technical functions to the AHHC’s patients.
Responsibilities Include:
Functions permitted and defined by the Indiana Nurse Practice Act as it pertains to the LPN.
Carrying out orders from the NS and the patient’s physician
Documentation and summary of patient care and events pertaining to the patient’s progress and development.
Working with other members of the health care team for the purpose of providing sound and continuous patient care.
Participation in programs and in-service of AHHC.
Initiation of rehabilitative and constructive procedures to aid in the patient’s status and /or progress.
Maintaining communication with appropriate AHHC staff in an effort to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings.
Other responsibilities that may be indicated orally or in writing that have to do with patient care and the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse regarding individual cases.
Qualifications Include:
An Indiana license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
A sincere and genuine interest in patient care, home care, and compassion for the sick.
Six months experience as a LPN preferred.
CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Direct Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS)
Employment Profile Summary
Home Health Aides are recognized as key caregivers. The HHA will follow exactly the Care Plan designed by the Nursing Supervisor for each patient. If there is a reason why the HHA cannot or should not follow the instructions, they must call the Nursing Office to discuss the situation.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist patient with Bathing Assist in and out of bed
Mouth and denture care. Assist with dressing ad undressing
Assist patient to and in bathroom. Housekeeping and meal preparation.
Assist patient on ambulation.
Hair care.
Qualifications:
Is at least 18 years of age.
Is a high school graduate, has a GED, or demonstrates an ability to read and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits and follow verbal and written instructions.
Current Home Health Aide certification.
Adequate physical health to perform the job tasks and free from communicable diseases.
Interest in and empathy for the ill.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work well with clients, families, and co-workers.
ATTENDANT CARE EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Direct Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS)
Employment Profile Summary:
Attendant Caregivers are recognized as a prominent part of our home health care programs. Attendant Care consists of patient safety, maintenance and support primarily involving a combination of personal assistance and homemaker activities. As with other services, these activities are performed under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and the Care Plan is to be followed exactly.
Attendant Care responsibilities include:
Bathing (tub, shower) Intact skin care.
Partial bath (hands, face, back, bottom) Dressing client
Oral hygiene Hand and foot care.
Hair care
Shaving/Cosmetics
Other Activities Essential to Assisting the Patient with Attendant Care are:
Homemaker duties. Safety
Mobility Reminding client to self administer medication
Nutrition Assistance with correspondence
Elimination
Qualifications:
Attendant Care givers are generally Certified Home Health Aides and adhere to the qualifications of the Certified Home Health Aide profile. Exceptions may be made depending on the unique needs of the individual patients.
LIVE IN EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Direct Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS)
Employment Profile Summary:
The Live in will follow exactly the Care Plan designed by the Nursing Supervisor. The Live in will also follow the Home Health Aide Employment Profile if they are a home health aide live in, or follow the Homemaker/Companion Employment Profile if they are a homemaker or companion Live in.
As a LIVE IN, there are a Number of Special Considerations and Concerns.
1. Live ins are to stay at the home at all times and need to call the office if this cannot be done.
2. Live ins shifts are in 24 hour blocks of time (24, 48, 72 and sometimes more)
3. Meals are prepared by the Live in and the Live in usually eats with the patient.
4. We want you to get a normal night’s sleep and the office needs to be notified if you do not.
5. Personal visits are not allowed and personal calls need to be limited.
6. Live ins do no more than two hours per day of housework.
HOMEMAKER AND COMPANION EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Director Supervisor: Nursing Director (NS) and Office Staff
Employment Profile Summary:
The Homemaker/Companion will follow exactly the Assignment Sheet designed specifically by the Nursing Supervisor for each patient. If there is a reason why the Homemaker/Companion cannot follow the instructions, they must call the Office to discuss the situation.
Responsibilities Include:
The Homemaker/Companion functions will vary with each specific case, but these guidelines should always be kept in mind:
Work with the Nursing Supervisor and Office Staff Members to follow directions.
Communicate problems to the office nurse, especially an unusual event.
Follow the ASSIGNMENT SHEET and keep a daily record of activities of the sheet.
Do cleaning, laundry, meal preparations, errands, and other duties according to directions.
Remember, as a HOMEMAKER/COMPANION, you are not allowed to provide any “hands on" or direct patient care, if in doubt, call the office.
Reading to the patient, enjoying television, talking, or playing games are good activities that can make the patient feel better. Selectively, do things that will be of benefit to the patient.
