Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Paraprofessional Team Leader the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) performs assigned duties in the patient’s home in a safe and considerate manner as prescribed by the case manager.
Description
HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINEE PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Home Health Trainee Education/Experience/Training
Certified Home Health Aide Training 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9a-3p, Occasional Weekends and Holidays. Area: Mid/Upper Cape
Organization : Visiting Nurse Association
Primary Location : Massachusetts-Falmouth
Department : VNA-Paraprofessional HHA
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: 16.25 - 18.25
Description
HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINEE PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend all HHA certification course education and clinical trainings.
- Successfully complete HHA course and certification examination.
- Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner.
- Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts.
- Perform all skills with competency, as indicated on the skills checklist.
- Communicates with Clinical Coordinator regarding all scheduling concerns relating to patients which may include, but not limited to changes such as times, days, patient absences and discharges.
- Communicates with case manager, and if not available, the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding any case concerns, patient problems, planned time off or other general schedule changes.
- Completes and submits required documentation, i.e., patient and employee time sheets, etc., accurately and on a timely basis.
- Report all concerns of possible patient abuse or neglect to the case manager and/or the Team Leader.
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Perform only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care.
- Encourage patient in achieving an optimum level of independence by encouraging his/her participation in personal care and in interests and activities in the home, family and community.
- Provides or assists with post mortem care after pronouncement.
- Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by the Team Leader and/or case manager, depending on the specific situation or on the Home Health Aide’s experience and capabilities. Example: routine uncomplicated colostomy case and decubitus care.
- Provides understanding and emotional support to patient and significant others.
- If eligible, may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department.
- All other duties as assigned.
Home Health Trainee Education/Experience/Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
- Minimum six months of satisfactory employment history.
- Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test.
- Able to understand and carry out direction and instruction.
- Ability to operate a Smart Phone Based Application
- Upon completion of the Certified Home Health Aide Program, incumbent will transfer into the Home Health Aide role in the previously agreed upon assigned area of coverage.
- Includes classroom curriculum with an accredited Home Health Aide Program.
- Includes on-the-job training.
- Earn while you learn.
- Must successfully complete Program with Certification within 3 months.
Certified Home Health Aide Training 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9a-3p, Occasional Weekends and Holidays. Area: Mid/Upper Cape
Organization : Visiting Nurse Association
Primary Location : Massachusetts-Falmouth
Department : VNA-Paraprofessional HHA
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: 16.25 - 18.25
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