Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) (Brain Injury)

Vinfen•North Andover, MA

1d•$23 - $23

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aide (H.H.A.), you will assist in providing daily routine or episodic daily nursing aide care. Your work will be based in a clinically intensive residential program tailored to meet the needs of adults who have either have brain injuries or behavioral cinditions in addition to complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. Your duties include assisting person's served with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities, and helping the program to meet the highest quality standards. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training to help individuals served overcome barriers, live as independently as possible and increase their quality of life. Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ABI, acquired brain injury, care worker, care giver, social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, DDS, Direct Care, home health aide, HHA, psychology, mental health, disability, developmental disabilities, rehabilitative, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current C.N.A. certificate or H.H.A. Certificate valid in Massachusetts
Strong time management and writing skills.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, CNA or HHA certification and driving record check.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to accurately and effectively communicate verbally
Ability to accurately and effectively document nursing care provided
Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of teaching modalities
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Knowledge of documentation standards requirements
Sensitivity to the cultural religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge and use of different communication and learning styles
Extensive knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Ability to balance competing judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Nice To Haves

One or two years of job-specific experience in human services field preferred.
Experience working with individuals with brain injury preferred.
May be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brian Injury Specialist)

Responsibilities

Creates an environment in which family, friends, and others important in the lives of clients are welcome, respected, and valued.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to each individual’s treatment plan and ISP that includes, but is not limited to, community membership, community relationships, vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range of motion exercises, as needed or ordered by primary care provider.
Monitors and observes individuals served for any changes in physical, mental, or emotional status. Reports any changes to Program Director.
Stores, administers, documents, and disposes of clients’ medications consistent with MAPrequirements, funding source regulations, and if applicable, company policy. Ensures program compliance with MAP protocols.
Takes and documents client’s temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure; and provides skin care, toileting, and passive range of motion exercises as ordered by primary care provider.
Assists and/or accompanies clients in attending regular medical and other appointments.
Acts as an advocate for individuals.
Creates an environment, including individual’s room and common area, that is safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful to individuals, families, and neighbors. Ensures that environment meets all safety and regulatory standards.
Transports, assists, and accompanies individuals served to medical, dental, and otherappointments as directed by shift/program manager/administrator.
Works effectively and safely with assistive equipment that includes, but is not limited to,wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, and other medical equipment. Maintains individuals’ served medical equipment and supplies that include, but are not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, and Hoyer lifts.
Works effectively and safely with medical equipment that includes, but is not limited to,glucometers, nebulizers, oxygen.
Adheres to all company and divisional and program specific policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control. Complies with accreditation and licensing standards, as well as regulations.
Participates in community meetings, trainings, attends supervision meetings, staff meetings, and team meetings, as requested.
Assists with orientation of new staff.
Documents services provided to individuals, as required by Vinfen policy.
Completes all service delivery, MAP, and administrative documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
Contributes to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
Uses crisis intervention techniques, as necessary. Accesses on-call back up, when needed.
Ensures maintenance and safety of physical site.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!