Certified Home Health Aide Training Program, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 22,386 - 25,141; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Falmouth, Massachusetts is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide Trainee. This role involves training and assisting patients in their homes, maintaining high standards of care and compliance with regulations. Candidates must complete a certification program and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Participants work 30 hours weekly with opportunities for advancement into the Home Health Aide role upon certification. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.25 - $18.25.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of satisfactory employment history.
• Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test.
• Able to understand and carry out direction and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Attend all HHA certification course education and clinical trainings.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Report all concerns of possible patient abuse or neglect.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Competency in home health aide tasks

Interpersonal skills for patient support

Ability to operate a Smart Phone Based Application

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Certified Home Health Aide Program completion

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

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.

Qualifications

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.

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 Program with Certification within 3 months.

Schedule Details

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