Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

Works under the direction of the registered nurse performing services for the customer, which may include adolescent, adult or geriatric, as necessary to maintain the personal comfort and safety of the client in the home. In addition, the home health aide communicates and documents customer care outcomes.

Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Successfully completed the coursework from a state approved Nursing Assistant program, or from a state approved Home Health Aide program, or currently enrolled in an academic health care field with activities of daily living skill competencies.   

Experience

• Minimum six months experience in direct customer care required.
• Home Health or Care Center experience preferred. • Demonstrated ability to read, write, follow written instructions and document care given.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgements.
• Demonstrated dependability, tact and patience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear verbal communication to customers, caregivers and staff.
• Must provide proof of current car insurance annually per hospital policy.
• Ability to handle exposure to tobacco smoke and animals.  

Licensure/Certification

• Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant Certification or currently enrolled in a nursing program having completed first quarter/semester of direct customer care clinical rotation and must successfully complete HHA competency testing during orientation period.
- NMHC Standard
• BLS Certification
- NMHC Standard
• Valid Class D driver's license in state of residency with acceptable driving record, and annual proof of auto insurance per hospital policy
- NMHC Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.