Home Health Aide (HHA)/CNA - Hospice & Home Health - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, KS

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) participates in direct patient care and supportive personal care assistance according to each patient’s individual plan of care and under the direction of licensed nursing staff. The position serves patients from newborn through geriatric age and is based at Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County. The aide performs activities within the scope of practice, evaluates patient needs, and develops, implements, reviews, and maintains comprehensive care plans. The role includes providing care to achieve desired patient outcomes; observing and timely reporting to the hospice team on patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, disease processes, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death when appropriate; and completing accurate, timely documentation. The aide follows applicable policies and procedures, protects confidential health information, and maintains effective professional relationships with patients, representatives, colleagues, providers, agencies, contractors, and the public. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Home Health Aide (HHA) program in Kansas.
Current certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) in Kansas; if certified as a CNA, HHA certification is required within three months of hire.
Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
Kansas driver’s license if the position requires driving.
Auto insurance meeting or exceeding Kansas insurance requirements if the position requires driving.
Basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to apply the principles of patient care.
Ability to meet the stated heavy-work physical requirements, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous CNA/HHA experience.
Previous experience caring for patients at end of life.
CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable certifying board.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by unit or department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs and develop, implement, review, and maintain a comprehensive care plan.
Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired outcomes for patients from newborn through geriatric age.
Observe and timely report to the hospice team on patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care; disease processes; symptom and pain management; and signs and symptoms of death when appropriate.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Health System or affiliate policy.
Act in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Follow HIPAA privacy and security regulations for protected health information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.