Certified Home Health Aide Training Program, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare; Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association in Massachusetts seeks a Certified Home Health Aide to provide in-home care under the direction of the case manager. The role emphasizes compassionate, safe patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include clear communication, adherence to the plan of care, and support for patient independence. Prior CHHA certification and English proficiency are required or preferred, with a trainee program available.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide.
• English reading, writing and communication required.
• Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test.
• Experience caring for the elderly preferred.
• One year satisfactory employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with case manager and Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients.
• Comply with State/Federal regulatory acts.
• Perform tasks as prescribed by the home health aide plan of care.
• Submit time sheets and documentation timely and accurately.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Report concerns of potential abuse or neglect to supervisor.
• Encourage patient independence through participation in personal care and activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone app usage

Job description

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.
• Performs 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.
• Reports 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.
• Performs only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care.
• Encourages 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.
• Performs 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 (e.g., 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.

The Home Health Aide Trainee Program

• Includes classroom curriculum with an accredited Home Health Aide Program.
• Includes on-the-job training.
• Earn while you learn.
• Must successfully complete the program with Certification within 3 months.

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.

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.

Schedule Details

30 Hours Per Week, Monday–Friday, 8a–4p, Every Other Weekend, Occasional Holidays. Area: Lower/Outer Cape.

Organization: Visiting Nurse Association.

Primary Location: Massachusetts-South Dennis.

Department: VNA-Paraprofessional HHA.

Annual/Hourly: Hourly.

Hiring Pay Range: 18.5 - 23.