Hospice Home Health Aide — Patient-Centered Care

Yale New Haven Health; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide direct patient care in home settings under the supervision of the RN Case Manager or Therapist. This role emphasizes integrity, patient-centered care, and compassionate service.

The ideal candidate will have CT HHA certification or enrollment in required training, a valid CT driver's license, and the ability to work with complex patients in home environments.

Qualifications

• Certified according to State of Connecticut Public Health Code regulations.
• Completion of a CT-DOH approved home health aide training program or enrollment in 75 hours of nursing theory/skills for CT DPH.
• Successful completion of a CT DPH competency evaluation; renewal if 24 months have passed without services.
• Must have a valid CT driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (bathing, dressing, oral care, toileting) per plan of care.
• Assist complex patients (bedbound, palliative, hospice) as directed.
• Ensure safe ambulation, transfers, and use of assistive devices with proper body mechanics.
• Assist with ROM exercises and nurse/therapist prescribed exercises.
• Assist with meal preparation per prescribed diet and fluid restrictions.
• Help maintain patient environment cleanliness.
• Communicate any concerns to RN Case Manager or therapist.
• Follow universal precautions and PPE.
• Document care and observations as instructed.
• Ensure all patient documents are signed, dated, and submitted timely.
• Conform to payroll standards and HIPAA.
• Comply with weekday/weekend commitments.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Home care experience

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide direct patient care in home settings under the supervision of the RN Case Manager or Therapist. This role emphasizes integrity, patient-centered care, and compassionate service.

The ideal candidate will have CT HHA certification or enrollment in required training, a valid CT driver's license, and the ability to work with complex patients in home environments.