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

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a case manager and/or Team Leader. This role involves performing various tasks as prescribed by the home health aide plan of care, encouraging patient independence, and providing emotional support. The CHHA is responsible for accurate documentation, timely communication with the healthcare team, and adhering to all regulatory requirements. The position emphasizes service excellence and compassionate care.

Requirements

Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or equivalent as approved by the Agency.
Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test.
Able to record messages and keep records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Performs all skills with competency, as indicated on the skills checklist.
Communicates with Clinical Coordinator regarding all scheduling concerns relating to patients, which may include 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, accurately and on a timely basis.
Reports 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.
Performs only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care.
Encourages patient in achieving an optimum level of independence by encouraging their participation in personal care and in interests and activities in the home, family, and community.
Provides or assists with post mortem care after pronouncement.
Performs 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 (e.g., routine uncomplicated colostomy case and decubitus care).
Provides understanding and emotional support to patient and significant others.
May participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department if eligible.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.