Certified Home Health Aide, (Per Diem), NantucketVNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare•Nantucket, MA

10h

About The Position

The Certified Home Health Aide provides care to patients in accordance with the home health aide plan of care and the case manager’s instructions. The aide supports patients’ independence and provides emotional support to patients and significant others while maintaining a therapeutic relationship. The role requires communication with case managers, team leaders, and the Clinical Coordinator regarding patient health, safety, scheduling, and other concerns. The position is per diem with VNA of Cape Cod in Nantucket.

Requirements

Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or equivalent approved by the Agency.
Successfully complete the Skill Assessment Test.
Be able to record messages and keep records.

Nice To Haves

One year of satisfactory employment history preferred.
Experience in care of the elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain open communication with the case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader about patients’ health, safety, and environment, and report changes in a timely manner.
Comply with state and federal regulatory acts.
Perform skills competently as indicated on the skills checklist.
Communicate scheduling concerns involving patients to the Clinical Coordinator, including changes in times or days, patient absences, and discharges.
Communicate case concerns, patient problems, planned time off, and general schedule changes to the case manager or, if unavailable, the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader.
Complete and submit required documentation accurately and on time, including patient and employee time sheets.
Report possible patient abuse or neglect to the case manager and/or Team Leader.
Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
Perform only tasks prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care.
Encourage patients to participate in personal care and home, family, and community interests and activities to support their independence.
Provide or assist with post-mortem care after pronouncement.
Perform additional tasks assigned by the Team Leader and/or case manager based on the situation and the aide’s experience and capabilities, such as routine uncomplicated colostomy care and decubitus care.
Provide understanding and emotional support to patients and significant others.
If eligible, participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Consistently provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers in keeping with VNA’s CARES commitment: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.