Certified Home Health Aide, (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth (MA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cape Cod Healthcare invites applications for a Certified Home Health Aide (Per Diem) with the VNA of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, serving the Falmouth area. The CHHA will perform assigned home health duties under the case manager, ensuring safety and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include communicating with the case manager and Team Leader, maintaining documentation, providing patient-centered assistance, and upholding care standards in CARES values.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide.
• One year employment history preferred; elderly care experience preferred.
• Completion of Skill Assessment Test; able to record messages and keep records.

Responsabilités

• Maintains open communication with case manager and Team Leader regarding patient status.
• Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts and follows care plans.
• Performs tasks prescribed by the home health aide plan of care.
• Maintains timely documentation of patient and time sheets.
• Provides emotional support and encourages patient independence.

Connaissances

HHA Certification

Patient Care

Documentation

Description du poste

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. Beware scam interview requests Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/

Job Description - Certified Home Health Aide, (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod (260824-50017194)

Job Description

Certified Home Health Aide, (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod - ( 260824-50017194 )

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

• 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.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or equivalent as approved by the Agency.
• One year satisfactory employment history preferred. Experience in care of the elderly preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test. Able to record messages and keep records.

Organization

Visiting Nurse Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

VNA-Paraprofessional HHA PD

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

$ 19 - $ 19

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. Beware scam interview requests Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/