Home Health Aide​/Hospice Aide

Pay: $18.00 to $18.62 per hour. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Winona Senior Services
WSS Hospice
Casual on Call
1st Shift

Hours:

8:00 am–4:30 pm
Weekends:
Occasional
Holidays:
Occasional

A Home Health Aide / Hospice Aide is a certified health care worker who assists professional personnel in the personal cares of the patient by providing necessary and desired services. The duties of the Aide are planned and assigned by a professional member of the health care team to meet the needs of the patient and family situation.

• Provides a sense of security for the patient and performs personal cares while respecting the dignity, comfort and privacy of the patient at all times. Provides physical and emotional support to the patient and family unit.
• Adapts to changes in the scheduling process to meet the needs of the patient.
• Accepts direction in a positive manner, eliminates assumptions, exhibits effective listening skills and follows through with instructions given.
• Adheres to strict patient confidentiality standards as mandated by HIPAA.
• Utilizes supplies in a safe, proficient, effective and orderly fashion.
• Documents tasks performed accurately and in a timely manner in the patients’ clinical record. Offers ideas for and participates in Continuous Process Improvement activities. Demonstrates participation in continuing education provided and attends staff meetings as scheduled.

• Graduate of state‑approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Approved by both the MN and WI Nursing Assistant Registry
• Basic computer skills

Hospice certification desirable.

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

• Health Insurance:
  Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives.
• Income Protection:
  Short‑ and long‑term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• Retirement Planning:
  Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well‑being.
• Education & Development:
  Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

Winona Health’s internal applicant policy promotes equitable opportunities for promotions, transfers, and reclassifications. Employees wishing to apply for another position must submit an application through the internal portal. Applicants typically must have completed at least six (6) months in their current role, and those undergoing a disciplinary process may need to meet with the Human Resources Director. Past performance, experience, training, and qualifications are considered;

however, consideration is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be offered an interview when they meet the minimum qualifications.

Winona Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding civil rights issues. Winona Health adheres to all pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.