Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide- Enfield

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England At Home is seeking a Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide for the Enfield Region. This full-time in-home role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years, and involves compassionate care to patients in their homes, following physician orders and agency policies.

The position requires a CT CNA license, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of federally compliant training with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a CT CNA license or be eligible for CT licensure.
• Educational requirement: high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of federally compliant training program per state law and agency policy.
• Documentation of at least one year of employment as an aide in health care.

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan developed by RN and report changes to RN.
• Assist with personal care, bathing, grooming and mobility.
• Assist with domestic tasks and meal prep as appropriate.
• Record vital signs and monitor patient condition as ordered.
• Support self-administration of medications under RN oversight and do not dispense medication.

Education

CNA license CT

High School diploma or GED

Federally compliant training program

1 year experience as aide

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide, (Enfield Region)

Location: Enfield Region

Status: Full Time

Bonus: Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health Of New England At Home serves patients and their loved ones by providing a variety of in-home services including but not limited to nursing, social work and physical/occupational/speech therapies.

We are committed to providing compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home!

A Catholic, Mission-driven, non-profit organization, we are affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital of the Trinity Health Of New England health system and are part of Trinity Health At Home, a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States.

Position Purpose:

Our home health aides provide paraprofessional services to our patients in their homes, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.

Position Details:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Coverage Region: Enfield

Bonus: Position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid out over two years.

NOTE: This position is 100% home care providing services in patients 19 private homes.

What you will do:

• Follows care plan developed by RN.

• Reports client changes in condition to RN, as described on care plan.

• Assists clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.

• Assists clients with household tasks including, planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making bed, and laundering clothes and bedding.

• Measures and records client’s oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration and blood pressure as ordered.

• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as assigned.

• Assists clients in self-administration of medication. This procedure must be assigned by an RN and documented in the clinical record. The Home Health / Hospice Aide shall not administer medication of any kind.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Completion of federally compliant training program as required by law/regulation and successful completion of a competency evaluation program (CNA license for CT required)

• Documentation of one years employment as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.

• Meets agency hiring criteria as defined in agency minimum standards (e.g. provision of professional references.)

• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with agencys client and their family.

• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills, learning and adhering to agencies policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

• Ability to consistently demonstrate the Organizational Core Competencies and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere tothe Compliance Program.

• Must have current Drivers license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays

• 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 a year and mileage reimbursement.

• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.

• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides Mission-driven, people-centered care in communities we serve. We are recognized for our alternative services programs to support patients with complex disease management needs.

With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.