Choose home care you can trust.
Choose North Woods Home Care and
Hospice.
We have the top rated scores in our service
area.
1-800-852-3736
Manistique
Munising
Newberry
Escanaba
Iron Mountain / Kingsford
Office Hours
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
How does North Woods Compare?
Assessment of all 7
quality measures at
admission
At least 2 SN or SW
visits in the last 3
days of life
Hospice Care Index
North Woods Home
Care and Hospice
95.2 %
72.2 %
10
National Average
90.6 %
49.2 %
8.8
State Average
90.6 %
61.5 %
9.1
We employ people that live, work, and play in your area.
We want to be YOUR top of mind home care agency.
We want patients to choose us,
and you always have a choice.
1-800-852-3736
Manistique
Munising
Newberry
Escanaba
Iron Mountain /
Kingsford
Office Hours
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
How does North Woods
Compare?
Assessment of all
7 quality mea-
sures at admis-
sion
At least 2 SN or
SW visits in the
last 3 days of life
Hospice Care
Index
North Woods
Home Care and
Hospice
95.2 %
72.2 %
10
National Average
90.6 %
49.2 %
8.8
State Average
90.6 %
61.5 %
9.1
We have the top rated
scores in our service area.
We employ people that live,
work, and play in your area.
We want to be YOUR top of mind
home care agency.
We want patients to choose us,
and you always have a choice.
Choose home care you
can trust.
Choose North Woods
Home Care and
Hospice.
For 40 years, North Woods Home Care and Hospice has provided compassionate and
professional care for the people of the central Upper Peninsula. We have an unrivaled dedication to
our patients which is evidenced by the fact that people who have used our care choose North
Woods for their own loved ones. North Woods has over 60 employees ranging from skilled nurses,
home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists to social workers, administrative
staff, and volunteers. With an outstanding reputation and a great working relationship with both
our community physicians and the physicians at our bigger regional hospitals, you can rest assured
that we will work closely with your doctor and ensure that you are in control of your recovery. We
have offices in Manistique, Newberry, Munising, Iron Mountain/Kingsford, and Escanaba. Choose
Home Care in Delta, Dickinson, Schoolcraft, Alger, Luce, Mackinac, or Chippewa County that you
can trust. Choose North Woods.
Who is North Woods?
For 40 years, North Woods Home Care and
Hospice has provided compassionate and professional
care for the people of the central Upper Peninsula. We
have an unrivaled dedication to our patients which is
evidenced by the fact that people who have used our
care choose North Woods for their own loved ones.
North Woods has over 60 employees ranging from
skilled nurses, home health aides, physical therapists,
occupational therapists to social workers,
administrative staff, and volunteers. With an
outstanding reputation and a great working
relationship with both our community physicians and
the physicians at our bigger regional hospitals, you can
rest assured that we will work closely with your doctor
and ensure that you are in control of your recovery. We
have offices in Manistique, Newberry, Munising, Iron
Mountain/Kingsford, and Escanaba. Choose Home
Care in Delta, Dickinson, Schoolcraft, Alger, Luce,
Mackinac, or Chippewa County that you can trust.
Choose North Woods.
Who is North Woods?
Home health care is an effective and economical alternative when institutional care is not required. Patients can recover
more quickly because they are surrounded by their own familiar environment, family and friends. Health services provided
by North Woods Home Care and Hospice promotes independence by teaching patients and their family about the
management of the illness and its treatment. We provide skilled professionals to implement care plans and monitor the
patient, treatments and medication.
Our patients praise the caring, competent staff in our post-care surveys.
Why have health care at home?
What is home care and how would I go about getting it?
In-home health care can be initiated in a variety of ways. Most often, a physician helps to determine whether a patient
should receive home care. A key to knowing whether it might be needed for yourself or a loved one is to ask whether it is
unreasonable for the patient to seek treatment outside of their home--in a physician’s office, at a clinic or outpatient facility.
In other words, if a patient is homebound, even on a temporary basis, home care may be suggested. Here are some examples:
During an illness where
an in-patient hospital stay is
not necessary, but medicines,
procedures and medical
devices need to be monitored.
These may include
intravenous medications,
oxygen therapy,
chemotherapy medication,
bandage or dressing changes,
blood draws and so on.
After an injury or illness
where physical, occupational
and/or speech therapy is
necessary.
Following discharge from
a hospital where wound care
and patient assessment is
advised.
What kind of services might I receive?
There are many types of services under the umbrella we refer to as home care. These services are commonly referred to as skilled and
non-skilled care.
How do I pay for home health care?
Skilled care describes health services provided by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse,
home-health aide, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, or social worker. These
professionals are trained in their specific field and provide the services as ordered by a physician.
Non-skilled care includes services such as household duties, shopping, transportation to and
from appointments, and those everyday needs to help a patient stay in their home. Non-skilled care is
not ordered by a physician.
When a physician orders home health care, it is documented and provided to us as a Plan of Treatment.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover all or most of the costs associated with home
health care. When North Woods Home Care receives a new patient, our staff verifies insurance coverage and
benefits at the start of care. As long as the home care services are ordered by a physician, it will typically be
recognized as a covered benefit by most insurance companies. As with any insurance plan, deductibles and
out-of-pocket expenses that may apply would be the responsibility of the patient. We will bill your insurance
company for all home health care services, so there is no cumbersome paperwork for you.
Home health care is an effective and economical
alternative when institutional care is not required. Patients can
recover more quickly because they are surrounded by their own
familiar environment, family and friends. Health services
provided by North Woods Home Care and Hospice promotes
independence by teaching patients and their family about the
management of the illness and its treatment. We provide
skilled professionals to implement care plans and monitor the
patient, treatments and medication.
Our patients praise the caring, competent staff in
our post-care surveys.
Why have health care at home?
What is home care and how would I go about getting it?
In-home health care can be initiated in a variety of ways.
Most often, a physician helps to determine whether a patient
should receive home care. A key to knowing whether it might
be needed for yourself or a loved one is to ask whether it is
unreasonable for the patient to seek treatment outside of their
home--in a physician’s office, at a clinic
or outpatient facility. In other words, if
a patient is homebound, even on a
temporary basis, home care may be
suggested. Here are some examples:
During an illness where an in-
patient hospital stay is not necessary, but
medicines, procedures and medical
devices need to be monitored. These may
include intravenous medications,
oxygen therapy, chemotherapy
medication, bandage or dressing
changes, blood draws and so on.
After an injury or illness where physical,
occupational and/or speech therapy is
necessary.
Following discharge from a
hospital where wound care and
patient assessment is advised.
What kind of services might I receive?
There are many types of services under the umbrella we refer to as
home care. These services are commonly referred to as skilled and non-
skilled care.
How do I pay for home health care?
Skilled care describes health services
provided by a registered nurse, licensed practical
nurse, home-health aide, physical
therapist, occupational therapist,
speech therapist, or social worker.
These professionals are trained in
their specific field and provide the
services as ordered by a physician.
Non-skilled care includes services such as
household duties, shopping, transportation to and
from appointments, and those
everyday needs to help a patient
stay in their home. Non-skilled
care is not ordered by a physician.
When a physician orders
home health care, it is documented
and provided to us as a Plan of
Treatment. Many insurance plans,
including Medicare and Medicaid,
cover all or most of the costs
associated with home health care.
When North Woods Home Care
receives a new patient, our staff verifies insurance
coverage and benefits at the start of care. As long as
the home care services are ordered by a physician, it
will typically be recognized as a covered benefit by
most insurance companies. As with any insurance
plan, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses that
may apply would be the responsibility of the
patient. We will bill your insurance company for all
home health care services, so there is no
cumbersome paperwork for you.
Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer
responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice care neither prolongs life nor hastens death. The goal is to improve the quality of a patient's last days by
offering comfort and dignity. Our specially trained staff may provide medical care, including pain management, to keep the patient as comfortable and
pain-free as possible.
You made the unbearable bearable. Thank you!
Our program includes a team approach, including a medical director, nurses, therapists, social
workers, home health aides, volunteers and clergy. Hospice deals with the physical, emotional, social
and spiritual impact of the disease on the patient and the patient's family and friends.
“The hospice care was excellent. As my wife’s needs increased, hospice was there for
us in every way. I can’t thank you enough for the care my wife and our entire family
received. (The hospice nurse) was always punctual, professional, caring and a great source
of comfort for my wife, children and me. It was great...to know my wife was in the hands
of such competent nurses.”
Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances. Coverage
may include equipment and medications related to the terminal illness. As with any insurance plan,
deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses that may apply would be the responsibility of the patient.
Click here to learn more about Bereavement Services
Click here to learn more about Volunteer Services
What is hospice?
Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and
support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer
responds to cure-oriented treatments. Hospice care neither prolongs life nor
hastens death. The goal is to improve the quality of a patient's last days by
offering comfort and dignity. Our specially trained staff may provide medical
care, including pain management, to keep the patient as comfortable and pain-
free as possible.
You made the unbearable bearable. Thank you!
Our program includes a team
approach, including a medical director,
nurses, therapists, social workers,
home health aides, volunteers and
clergy. Hospice deals with the physical,
emotional, social and spiritual impact
of the disease on the patient and the
patient's family and friends.
“The hospice care was excellent. As my wife’s needs increased,
hospice was there for us in every way. I can’t thank you enough for the
care my wife and our entire family received. (The hospice nurse) was
always punctual, professional, caring and a great source of comfort
for my wife, children and me. It was great...to know my wife was in
the hands of such competent nurses.”
Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private
insurances. Coverage may include equipment and medications related to the
terminal illness. As with any insurance plan, deductibles and out-of-pocket
expenses that may apply would be the responsibility of the patient.
Click here to learn more about Bereavement Services
Click here to learn more about Volunteer Services
What is hospice?
Bereavement Services
North Woods offers a variety of bereavement and counseling services to families before and after a
patient’s death. We understand that the effects of terminal illness continues even after a patient
dies. That’s why we offer support to the family for up to 13 months after the patient’s death.
Mailings, phone calls and personal visits by our social worker help families work through their
grief and continue with their lives.
“The mailings always came at the right time. Whenever I felt
really down, more so than normal, I would get the mail. Just seeing your return address would
automatically pick me up. Thank you so much. Please continue the mailings to me. I think
these should be mailed to anyone who has lost a loved one.”
Bereavement Services
North Woods offers a variety of bereavement and
counseling services to families before and after a
patient’s death. We understand that the effects of
terminal illness continues even after a patient dies.
That’s why we offer support to the family for up to 13
months after the patient’s death. Mailings, phone calls
and personal visits by our social worker help families
work through their grief and continue with their lives.
“The mailings always came at the right time.
Whenever I felt really down, more so than normal, I
would get the mail. Just seeing your return address
would automatically pick me up. Thank you so much.
Please continue the mailings to me. I think these
should be mailed to anyone who has lost a loved
one.”
Volunteers
As part of the hospice care program at North Woods, we have a volunteer staff
that provides a valued service to the hospice patient and family. A volunteer
might provide respite time for the caregiver or assist with household chores.
Volunteers are an important and appreciated part of the North Woods team.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a
volunteer, please contact us to learn more about our training
program and how volunteerism supports hospice. It is a
rewarding and appreciated role!
If you’re interested in volunteering in our hospice program,
call us at any of our branch offices or download and fill out
the Hospice Volunteer Application (in PDF format).
Volunteers
As part of the hospice care program at North Woods, we have
a volunteer staff that provides a valued service to the hospice
patient and family. A volunteer might provide respite time for
the caregiver or assist with household chores. Volunteers are
an important and appreciated part of the North Woods team.
If you or someone you know is
interested in becoming a volunteer,
please contact us to learn more about
our training program and how
volunteerism supports hospice. It is
a rewarding and appreciated role!
If you’re interested in volunteering in our hospice program,
call us at any of our branch offices or download and fill out
the Hospice Volunteer Application (in PDF format).
What is private-duty home care?
Private-duty care is care that is not ordered by a physician. These services are usually not
covered by insurances. Private-duty services may include skilled nursing, respite time for
caregivers, housekeeping, assistance with activities of daily living, and more. These services
are billed directly to the patient or the patient’s responsible party. The cost varies by type of
service, number of visits, mileage, travel time and so on. The services and the fees involved
are discussed with the patient and/or the responsible party and are provided in a written
agreement at the time the services begin.
What is private-duty home care?
Private-duty care is care that is not ordered by a physician.
These services are usually not covered by insurances.
Private-duty services may include skilled nursing, respite
time for caregivers, housekeeping, assistance with activities
of daily living, and more. These services are billed directly to
the patient or the patient’s responsible party. The cost varies
by type of service, number of visits, mileage, travel time and
so on. The services and the fees involved are discussed with
the patient and/or the responsible party and are provided in a
written agreement at the time the services begin.
Serving Those Who Have Served
America’s veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country and we believe
it’s never too late to give them a hero’s welcome home. That’s why North Woods Home Care and Hospice is a
preferred provider with the Veteran’s Administration. Our staff understand the unique needs of veterans and
are prepared to meet the specific challenges that veterans and their families may face. We have embraced our
mission to serve America’s veterans. It’s our way of saying thank you for the sacrifices they have made in
serving us.
North Woods can provide nursing, therapy and aide care to those who are established
with the VA. If you aren’t established or don’t know if you are established we will gladly
check on the status of your enrollment. The VA covers aides for personal care and light
housekeeping. They also cover a nurse for medication management or, if you become ill,
a nurse/therapy to educate about your medications and disease process and treat any
wounds or exacerbations of your illness.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice is proud to partner with the Veterans
Administration to offer care to our country’s veterans
Serving Those Who Have Served
America’s veterans have done everything asked of them in
their mission to serve our country and we believe it’s never too
late to give them a hero’s welcome home. That’s why North
Woods Home Care and Hospice is a preferred provider with
the Veteran’s Administration. Our staff understand the unique
needs of veterans and are prepared to meet the specific
challenges that veterans and their families may face. We have
embraced our mission to serve America’s veterans. It’s our
way of saying thank you for the sacrifices they have made in
serving us.
North Woods can provide nursing, therapy
and aide care to those who are established
with the VA. If you aren’t established or
don’t know if you are established we will
gladly check on the status of your
enrollment. The VA covers aides for
personal care and light housekeeping.
They also cover a nurse for medication
management or, if you become ill, a
nurse/therapy to educate about your
medications and disease process and treat
any wounds or exacerbations of your illness.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice is proud to partner with
the Veterans Administration to offer care to our country’s
veterans
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation was established in 1995 to provide resources not otherwise available
or affordable to our patients. Our purpose is to help home health and hospice patients achieve their optimal level of
comfort along with physical, psychological and social functioning. The foundation helps our patients and the
communities we serve through a program of charitable donations.
The foundation can provide funds to help patients get services, equipment or supplies that are needed
as part of their home care, but may not be covered by their insurance. It can also help with supplies
and services that simply are not affordable by our patients.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation also recognizes the need for patient education and
activities that may not be offered through community service systems. By supplementing existing
programs with additional educational programs and activities, the foundation is bringing a better
quality of life to the residents of the communities we serve.
The foundation accepts donations and memorials, which may be tax-deductible. A memorial is a thoughtful expression
in memory of a family member or friend. Donations are often allocated to the community from which it originates, so
that each community we serve receives its share of funds. If you would like more information about North Woods Home
Care and Hospice Foundation, or if you would like to make a donation, please contact us at
1-800-852-3736.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation was established in
1995 to provide resources not otherwise available or affordable to
our patients. Our purpose is to help home health and hospice patients
achieve their optimal level of comfort along with physical,
psychological and social functioning. The foundation helps our
patients and the communities we serve through a program of
charitable donations.
The foundation can provide funds to help patients
get services, equipment or supplies that are needed
as part of their home care, but may not be covered
by their insurance. It can also help with supplies and services that
simply are not affordable by our patients.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation also recognizes
the need for patient education and activities that may not be offered
through community service systems. By supplementing existing
programs with additional educational programs and activities, the
foundation is bringing a better quality of life to the residents of the
communities we serve.
The foundation accepts donations and memorials, which may be tax-
deductible. A memorial is a thoughtful expression in memory of a
family member or friend. Donations are often
allocated to the community from which it originates,
so that each community we serve receives its share
of funds. If you would like more information about
North Woods Home Care and Hospice Foundation,
or if you would like to make a donation, please contact us at 1-800-
852-3736.
Patient Choice
You have the right to choose which home health care agency you want
in your home. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 made it mandatory
for hospitals to offer patients a choice when discharging them with
home health care. This is an important law.
You have the power to choose your own health care provider. You can
even let your doctor or hospital discharge planner know in advance
that you want North Woods Home Care and Hospice for your home
health care needs.
Patient Choice
You have the right to choose which home health care agency
you want in your home. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997
made it mandatory for hospitals to offer patients a choice when
discharging them with home health care. This is an important
law.
You have the power to choose
your own health care provider.
You can even let your doctor or
hospital discharge planner know
in advance that you want North Woods Home Care and
Hospice for your home health care needs.
Employment
Opportunities
Who said you can never go home? Return to your roots--or plant new ones--in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. We are
hiring people to serve in our part of the UP.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice is a privately-owned, thriving agency with a nearly 40-year track record for providing
quality home care in the central U.P. of Michigan. We have offices in Escanaba, Munising, Newberry and Manistique, with over 60
employees. The six-county area we serve is typical small-town rural America.
Click on the links below to view employment opportunities in our offices:
•
MANISTIQUE
•
MUNISING
•
ESCANABA and IRON MOUNTAIN
•
NEWBERRY and SAULT STE MARIE
Click here to send your inquiry and resume:
Employment
Opportunities
Who said you can never go home? Return to your roots--or plant new
ones--in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. We are hiring people
to serve in our part of the UP.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice is a privately-owned, thriving
agency with a nearly 40-year track record for providing quality home
care in the central U.P. of Michigan. We have offices in Escanaba,
Munising, Newberry and Manistique, with over 60 employees. The
six-county area we serve is typical small-town rural America.
Click on the links below to view employment opportunities in our
offices:
•
MANISTIQUE
•
MUNISING
•
ESCANABA and IRON MOUNTAIN
•
NEWBERRY and SAULT STE MARIE
Click here to send your inquiry and resume:
Locations and Contact Information
North Woods is headquartered in Manistique, with branch locations in Escanaba,
Munising and Newberry. We serve Alger, western Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson (Iron
Mountain / Kingsford), Luce, western Mackinac, and Schoolcraft Counties.
Call toll-free 24 hours a day
1-800-852-3736
Headquarters: Manistique Office in Schoolcraft County
Phone: 906-341-6963
Fax: 906-341-2490
P O Box 307
226 S. Cedar Street
Manistique, MI 49854
Branch Offices:
Munising Office in Alger County
Phone: 906-387-4834
Fax: 906-387-3028
129 E. Superior St.
Munising, MI 49862
Newberry Office covering Luce and ChippewaCounties
Phone: 906-293-3090
Fax: 906-293-8166
500 W. McMillan
Newberry, MI 49868
Escanaba Office covering Delta and Dickinson Counties
Phone: 906-420-8567
Fax: 906-420-8471
517 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
E-mail address: info@nwhch.com
Choose home care you can trust. Choose North Woods.
Locations and Contact Information
North Woods is headquartered in Manistique, with branch locations
in Escanaba, Munising and Newberry. We serve Alger, western
Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson (Iron Mountain / Kingsford), Luce,
western Mackinac, and Schoolcraft Counties.
Call toll-free 24 hours a day
1-800-852-3736
Headquarters: Manistique Office in Schoolcraft County
Phone: 906-341-6963
Fax: 906-341-2490
P O Box 307
226 S. Cedar Street
Manistique, MI 49854
Branch Offices:
Munising Office in Alger County
Phone: 906-387-4834
Fax: 906-387-3028
129 E. Superior St.
Munising, MI 49862
Newberry Office covering Luce and ChippewaCounties
Phone: 906-293-3090
Fax: 906-293-8166
500 W. McMillan
Newberry, MI 49868
Escanaba Office covering Delta and Dickinson Counties
Phone: 906-420-8567
Fax: 906-420-8471
517 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
E-mail address: info@nwhch.com
Choose home care you can trust. Choose North Woods.
MANISTIQUE
REGISTERED NURSE
Job description
A full or part-time Registered Nurse position is available based out of our Manistique
office to case manage clients in the Schoolcraft County area. North Woods Home Care
and Hospice is a privately-owned, thriving home health agency with a 37-year track
record for providing quality care in the central U.P. This position offers excellent
compensation and benefits including 401k, cafeteria style benefit plan, continuing
education, company car (based from home), vacation and sick pay, and more. All direct
care staff work with IPADS for records documentation. You must be licensed in the
State of Michigan in good standing, and must possess a valid driver's license. Come join
our family-oriented team in the beautiful Central U.P. Come to North Woods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•
401(k)
•
Dental insurance
•
Health insurance
•
Paid time off
•
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
•
Home Health
Standard shift:
•
Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
•
On call
Weekly schedule:
•
Monday to Friday
Experience:
•
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•
BLS Certification (Preferred)
•
RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Job description
Involves providing skilled care to clients in Schoolcraft County. You will provide
personal care to clients who have elected the home health benefit. You will also provide
compassionate end of life care for clients in our Hospice program. North Woods is family
oriented and has provided excellent patient care in the central U.P. for over 40 years.
Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Valid CNA required. Valid driver’s license
with good driving record required. Must communicate well with client and their families,
as well as be trustworthy. Prior experience is a plus. This position requires availability
every other weekend. Must be flexible and dependable. Fingerprinting and background
check will be conducted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
•
Flexible schedule
•
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
•
Home Health
Standard shift:
•
Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
•
Holidays
Weekly schedule:
•
Monday to Friday
•
Rotating weekends
Education:
•
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
•
Driver's License (Required)
•
CNA (Required)
Work Location: On the road
MANISTIQUE
REGISTERED NURSE
Job description
A full or part-time Registered Nurse position
is available based out of our Manistique office
to case manage clients in the Schoolcraft
County area. North Woods Home Care and
Hospice is a privately-owned, thriving home
health agency with a 37-year track record for
providing quality care in the central U.P. This
position offers excellent compensation and
benefits including 401k, cafeteria style benefit
plan, continuing education, company car
(based from home), vacation and sick pay,
and more. All direct care staff work with
IPADS for records documentation. You must
be licensed in the State of Michigan in good
standing, and must possess a valid driver's
license. Come join our family-oriented team
in the beautiful Central U.P. Come to North
Woods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•
401(k)
•
Dental insurance
•
Health insurance
•
Paid time off
•
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
•
Home Health
Standard shift:
•
Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
•
On call
Weekly schedule:
•
Monday to Friday
Experience:
•
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•
BLS Certification (Preferred)
•
RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Job description
Involves providing skilled care to clients
in Schoolcraft County. You will provide
personal care to clients who have
elected the home health benefit. You will
also provide compassionate end of life
care for clients in our Hospice program.
North Woods is family oriented and has
provided excellent patient care in the
central U.P. for over 40 years.
Requirements: High school
diploma/GED. Valid CNA required.
Valid driver’s license with good driving
record required. Must communicate
well with client and their families, as
well as be trustworthy. Prior experience
is a plus. This position requires
availability every other weekend. Must
be flexible and dependable.
Fingerprinting and background check
will be conducted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
•
Flexible schedule
•
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
•
Home Health
Standard shift:
•
Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
•
Holidays
Weekly schedule:
•
Monday to Friday
•
Rotating weekends
Education:
•
High school or equivalent
(Required)
License/Certification:
•
Driver's License (Required)
•
CNA (Required)
Work Location: On the road
ESCANABA and IRON MOUNTAIN
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Job description
A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant position is available based out of Delta County. North Woods Home Care and Hospice is a privately-owned, thriving home health agency
with a 40-year track record for providing quality care in the central U.P. This position offers excellent compensation and benefits including 401k, cafeteria plan, continuing
education, company car, vacation and sick pay, and more. All direct care staff work with IPADS for records documentation. You must be licensed in the State of Michigan in
good standing, and must possess a valid driver's license. Come join our family-oriented team in the beautiful Central U.P. Come to North Woods.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
•
Escanaba, MI 49829: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Escanaba, MI 49829
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Job description
A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant position is available based out of Delta County.
North Woods Home Care and Hospice is a privately-owned, thriving home health
agency with a 40-year track record for providing quality care in the central U.P. This
position offers excellent compensation and benefits including 401k, cafeteria plan,
continuing education, company car, vacation and sick pay, and more. All direct care
staff work with IPADS for records documentation. You must be licensed in the State of
Michigan in good standing, and must possess a valid driver's license. Come join our
family-oriented team in the beautiful Central U.P. Come to North Woods.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
•
Escanaba, MI 49829: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Escanaba, MI 49829
ESCANABA and IRON MOUNTAIN
MUNISING
MUNISING
NEWBERRY and SAULT STE MARIE
REGISTERED NURSE / CASE MANAGER
Job description
Northe Woods Home Care and Hospice has an excellent opportunity for a full time
RN/Case Manager to work in the Chippewa County area. We are looking for a
compassionate professional with strong nursing skills. RN will work with a multi-
disciplinary team of health professionals, make home visits to patients, and assume on-
call responsibilities in the Chippewa County area. Experience in home care is a plus.
Computer literacy is needed and experience in computerized documentation system is
helpful. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package including a sign-on
bonus and a company car based from home.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•
401(k)
•
Dental insurance
•
Health insurance
•
Paid time off
•
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
•
Home Health
•
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
•
Preferred Provider with the VA
Standard shift:
•
Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
•
On call
Weekly schedule:
•
Monday to Friday
Experience:
•
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•
BLS Certification (Preferred)
•
RN (Required)
•
Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•
Sault Ste Marie, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
REGISTERED NURSE / CASE MANAGER
Job description
Northe Woods Home Care and Hospice has an excellent opportunity for a full time
RN/Case Manager to work in the Chippewa County area. We are looking for a
compassionate professional with strong nursing skills. RN will work with a multi-
disciplinary team of health professionals, make home visits to patients, and assume on-
call responsibilities in the Chippewa County area. Experience in home care is a plus.
Computer literacy is needed and experience in computerized documentation system is
helpful. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package including a sign-on
bonus and a company car based from home.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•
401(k)
•
Dental insurance
•
Health insurance
•
Paid time off
•
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
•
Home Health
•
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
•
Preferred Provider with the VA
Standard shift:
•
Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
•
On call
Weekly schedule:
•
Monday to Friday
Experience:
•
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•
BLS Certification (Preferred)
•
RN (Required)
•
Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•
Sault Ste Marie, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
NEWBERRY and SAULT STE MARIE
North Woods Home Care and Hospice
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review this notice carefully.
Your medical record may contain personal information about your health. This information may identify you and relate to your past, present or future physical or mental health condition and related health
care services and is called Protected Health Information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your PHI in accordance with applicable law. It also describes your
rights regarding how you may gain access to and control your PHI. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of PHI and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with
respect to PHI. We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices. We reserve the right to change the terms of our Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any new Notice of Privacy
Practices will be effective for all PHI that we maintain at that time. We will provide you with a copy of the revised Notice of Privacy Practices by posting a copy on our website, sending a copy to you in the
mail upon request or providing one to you at your next appointment.
How we may use and disclose health care information about you:
For Care or Treatment: Your PHI may be used and disclosed to those who are involved in your care for the purpose of providing, coordinating, or managing your services. This includes consultation with
clinical supervisors or other team members. Your authorization is required to disclose PHI to any other care provider not currently involved in your care. Example: If another physician referred you to us,
we may contact that physician to discuss your care. Likewise, if we refer you to another physician, we may contact that physician to discuss your care or they may contact us.
For Payment: Your PHI may be used and disclosed to any parties that are involved in payment for care or treatment. If you pay for your care or treatment completely out of pocket with no use of any
insurance, you may restrict the disclosure of your PHI for payment. Example: Your payer may require copies of your PHI during the course of a medical record request, chart audit or review.
For Business Operations: We may use or disclose, as needed, your PHI in order to support our business activities including, but not limited to, quality assessment activities, employee review activities,
licensing, and conducting or arranging for other business activities. We may use or disclose, as needed, your PHI for training programs including those in which students, trainees or practitioners in health
care learn under supervision and/or training of non-health care professionals. We may also disclose PHI in the course of providing you with appointment reminders or leaving messages on your phone or at
your home about questions you asked or test results. Example: We may share your PHI with third parties that perform various business activities (e.g., Council on Accreditation or other regulatory or
licensing bodies) provided we have a written contract with the business that requires it to safeguard the privacy of your PHI.
For Specified Government Functions: In certain circumstances, the Federal regulations authorize the Agency to use or disclose your health information to facilitate specified government functions
relating to military and veterans, national security and intelligence activities, protective services for the President and others, medical suitability determinations and inmates and law enforcement custody.
For Worker's Compensation: The Agency may release your health information for worker's compensation or similar programs.
Required by Law: Under the law, we must make disclosures of your PHI available to you upon your request. In addition, we must make disclosures to the Secretary of the Department of Health and
Human Services for the purpose of investigating or determining our compliance with the requirements of the Privacy Rule, if so required.
Without Authorization: Applicable law and ethical standards permit us to disclose information about you without your authorization only in a limited number of other situations. Examples of some of the
types of uses and disclosures that may be made without your authorization are those that are:
•
Required by Law, such as the mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect or mandatory government agency audits or investigations (such as the health department)
•
Required by Court Order
•
Necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or the public. If information is disclosed to prevent or lessen a serious threat it will be disclosed
to a person or persons reasonably able to prevent or lessen the threat, including the target of the threat.
•
Under certain limited circumstances, when you are the victim of a crime.
•
To a law enforcement official if the Agency has a suspicion that your death was the result of criminal conduct including criminal conduct at the Agency.
•
In an emergency in order to report a crime.
•
To Coroners And Medical Examiners - The Agency may disclose your health information to coroners and medical examiners for purposes of determining your cause of death or for other duties,
as authorized by law.
•
To Funeral Directors - The Agency may disclose your health information to funeral directors consistent with applicable law and if necessary, to carry out their duties with respect to your funeral
arrangements. If necessary to carry out their duties, the Agency may disclose your health information prior to and in reasonable anticipation of your death.
Verbal Permission: We may use or disclose your information to family members that are directly involved in your receipt of services with your verbal permission.
With Authorization: Uses and disclosures not specifically permitted by applicable law will be made only with your written authorization, which may be revoked. Your explicit authorization is required to
release psychotherapy notes and PHI for the purposes of marketing, subsidized treatment communication and for the sale of such information.
Your rights regarding your PHI
You have the following rights regarding PHI we maintain about you. To exercise any of these rights, please submit your request in writing to our Privacy Officer:
•
Right of Access to Inspect and Copy. You have the right, which may be restricted only in exceptional circumstances or with documents released to us, to inspect and copy PHI that may
be used to make decisions about service provided.
•
Right to Amend. If you feel that the PHI we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information although we are not required to agree to the
amendment.
•
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request an accounting of certain of the disclosures that we make of your PHI. We may charge you a reasonable fee if you
request more than one accounting in any 12-month period.
•
Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the use or disclosure of your PHI for services, payment, or business operations. We are not
required to agree to your request.
•
Right to Request Confidential Communication. You have the right to request that we communicate with you about PHI matters in a specific manner (e.g. telephone, email, postal mail,
etc.)
•
Right to a Copy of this Notice. You have the right to a copy of this notice.
Website Privacy
Any personal information you provide us with via our website, including your e-mail address, will never be sold or rented to any third party without your express permission. If you provide us with any
personal or contact information in order to receive anything from us, we may collect and store that personal data. We do not automatically collect your personal e-mail address simply because you visit our
site. In some instances, we may partner with a third party to provide services such as newsletters, surveys to improve our services, health or company updates, and in such case, we may need to provide
your contact information to said third parties. This information, however, will only be provided to these third-party partners specifically for these communications, and the third party will not use your
information for any other reason. While we may track the volume of visitors on specific pages of our website and download information from specific pages, these numbers are only used in aggregate and
without any personal information. This demographic information may be shared with our partners, but it is not linked to any personal information that can identify you or any visitor to our site.
Our site may contain links to other outside websites. We cannot take responsibility for the privacy policies or practices of these sites and we encourage you to check the privacy practices of all internet sites
you visit. While we make every effort to ensure that all the information provided on our website is correct and accurate, we make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or
timeliness, of the information available on our site. We are not liable to anyone for any loss, claim or damages caused in whole or in part, by any of the information provided on our site. By using our
website, you consent to the collection and use of personal information as detailed herein. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be made public on this site so you will know what information we collect
and how we use it.
Breaches:
You will be notified immediately if we receive information that there has been a breach involving your PHI.
Complaints:
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to file a complaint in writing with our Privacy Officer at North Woods Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 307, Manistique, MI 49854.
If you have questions and would like additional information, you may contact us at 1-800-852-3736.
Effective date: 9/23/13
North Woods Home Care and Hospice
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you
can get access to this information. Please review this notice carefully.
Your medical record may contain personal information about your health. This information may identify
you and relate to your past, present or future physical or mental health condition and related health care
services and is called Protected Health Information (PHI). This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how
we may use and disclose your PHI in accordance with applicable law. It also describes your rights
regarding how you may gain access to and control your PHI. We are required by law to maintain the
privacy of PHI and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to
PHI. We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices. We reserve the right to
change the terms of our Notice of Privacy Practices at any time. Any new Notice of Privacy Practices will
be effective for all PHI that we maintain at that time. We will provide you with a copy of the revised
Notice of Privacy Practices by posting a copy on our website, sending a copy to you in the mail upon
request or providing one to you at your next appointment.
How we may use and disclose health care information about you:
For Care or Treatment: Your PHI may be used and disclosed to those who are involved in your care for
the purpose of providing, coordinating, or managing your services. This includes consultation with clinical
supervisors or other team members. Your authorization is required to disclose PHI to any other care
provider not currently involved in your care. Example: If another physician referred you to us, we may
contact that physician to discuss your care. Likewise, if we refer you to another physician, we may contact
that physician to discuss your care or they may contact us.
For Payment: Your PHI may be used and disclosed to any parties that are involved in payment for care or
treatment. If you pay for your care or treatment completely out of pocket with no use of any insurance,
you may restrict the disclosure of your PHI for payment. Example: Your payer may require copies of your
PHI during the course of a medical record request, chart audit or review.
For Business Operations: We may use or disclose, as needed, your PHI in order to support our business
activities including, but not limited to, quality assessment activities, employee review activities, licensing,
and conducting or arranging for other business activities. We may use or disclose, as needed, your PHI for
training programs including those in which students, trainees or practitioners in health care learn under
supervision and/or training of non-health care professionals. We may also disclose PHI in the course of
providing you with appointment reminders or leaving messages on your phone or at your home about
questions you asked or test results. Example: We may share your PHI with third parties that perform
various business activities (e.g., Council on Accreditation or other regulatory or licensing bodies) provided
we have a written contract with the business that requires it to safeguard the privacy of your PHI.
For Specified Government Functions: In certain circumstances, the Federal regulations authorize the
Agency to use or disclose your health information to facilitate specified government functions relating to
military and veterans, national security and intelligence activities, protective services for the President and
others, medical suitability determinations and inmates and law enforcement custody.
For Worker's Compensation: The Agency may release your health information for worker's
compensation or similar programs.
Required by Law: Under the law, we must make disclosures of your PHI available to you upon your
request. In addition, we must make disclosures to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human
Services for the purpose of investigating or determining our compliance with the requirements of the
Privacy Rule, if so required.
Without Authorization: Applicable law and ethical standards permit us to disclose information about you
without your authorization only in a limited number of other situations. Examples of some of the types of
uses and disclosures that may be made without your authorization are those that are:
•
Required by Law, such as the mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect or mandatory
government agency audits or investigations (such as the health department)
•
Required by Court Order
•
Necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a
person or the public. If information is disclosed to prevent or lessen a serious threat it will be
disclosed to a person or persons reasonably able to prevent or lessen the threat, including the
target of the threat.
•
Under certain limited circumstances, when you are the victim of a crime.
•
To a law enforcement official if the Agency has a suspicion that your death was the result of
criminal conduct including criminal conduct at the Agency.
•
In an emergency in order to report a crime.
•
To Coroners And Medical Examiners - The Agency may disclose your health information to
coroners and medical examiners for purposes of determining your cause of death or for other
duties, as authorized by law.
•
To Funeral Directors - The Agency may disclose your health information to funeral directors
consistent with applicable law and if necessary, to carry out their duties with respect to your
funeral arrangements. If necessary to carry out their duties, the Agency may disclose your
health information prior to and in reasonable anticipation of your death.
Verbal Permission: We may use or disclose your information to family members that are directly
involved in your receipt of services with your verbal permission.
With Authorization: Uses and disclosures not specifically permitted by applicable law will be made only
with your written authorization, which may be revoked. Your explicit authorization is required to release
psychotherapy notes and PHI for the purposes of marketing, subsidized treatment communication and for
the sale of such information.
Your rights regarding your PHI
You have the following rights regarding PHI we maintain about you. To exercise any of these rights,
please submit your request in writing to our Privacy Officer:
•
Right of Access to Inspect and Copy. You have the right, which may be restricted only
in exceptional circumstances or with documents released to us, to inspect and copy
PHI that may be used to make decisions about service provided.
•
Right to Amend. If you feel that the PHI we have about you is incorrect or incomplete,
you may ask us to amend the information although we are not required to agree to the
amendment.
•
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request an accounting of
certain of the disclosures that we make of your PHI. We may charge you a reasonable
fee if you request more than one accounting in any 12-month period.
•
Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction or limitation
on the use or disclosure of your PHI for services, payment, or business operations. We
are not required to agree to your request.
•
Right to Request Confidential Communication. You have the right to request that we
communicate with you about PHI matters in a specific manner (e.g. telephone, email,
postal mail, etc.)
•
Right to a Copy of this Notice. You have the right to a copy of this notice.
Website Privacy
Any personal information you provide us with via our website, including your e-mail address, will never
be sold or rented to any third party without your express permission. If you provide us with any personal
or contact information in order to receive anything from us, we may collect and store that personal data.
We do not automatically collect your personal e-mail address simply because you visit our site. In some
instances, we may partner with a third party to provide services such as newsletters, surveys to improve
our services, health or company updates, and in such case, we may need to provide your contact
information to said third parties. This information, however, will only be provided to these third-party
partners specifically for these communications, and the third party will not use your information for any
other reason. While we may track the volume of visitors on specific pages of our website and download
information from specific pages, these numbers are only used in aggregate and without any personal
information. This demographic information may be shared with our partners, but it is not linked to any
personal information that can identify you or any visitor to our site.
Our site may contain links to other outside websites. We cannot take responsibility for the privacy policies
or practices of these sites and we encourage you to check the privacy practices of all internet sites you
visit. While we make every effort to ensure that all the information provided on our website is correct and
accurate, we make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness, of the
information available on our site. We are not liable to anyone for any loss, claim or damages caused in
whole or in part, by any of the information provided on our site. By using our website, you consent to the
collection and use of personal information as detailed herein. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be
made public on this site so you will know what information we collect and how we use it.
Breaches:
You will be notified immediately if we receive information that there has been a breach involving your
PHI.
Complaints:
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to file a complaint in writing with
our Privacy Officer at North Woods Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 307, Manistique, MI 49854. If you
have questions and would like additional information, you may contact us at 1-800-852-3736.
Effective date: 9/23/13