Certified Home Health Aide Training Program, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

About The Position

The Home Health Aide Trainee attends classroom education and clinical training through an accredited Home Health Aide Program and completes on-the-job training. The trainee must successfully complete the program and certification examination within three months. Upon completion, the incumbent transfers into the Home Health Aide role in the previously agreed-upon assigned area of coverage. The program is described as “Earn while you learn.” The role involves providing care and support to patients in accordance with the home health aide plan of care and applicable state and federal regulations. The trainee communicates with case managers, team leaders, assistant team leaders, and the Clinical Coordinator about patient health, safety, care concerns, and scheduling. Duties may vary based on the situation and the trainee’s experience and capabilities.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Minimum of six months of satisfactory employment history.
Satisfactory completion of a Skill Assessment Test.
Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions.
Ability to operate a smartphone-based application.
Successfully complete the program and obtain certification within three months.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend all HHA certification course education and clinical training.
Successfully complete the HHA course and certification examination.
Maintain open communication with the case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader about patients’ health, safety, and environment, and report changes promptly.
Comply with state and federal regulatory acts.
Perform skills competently as indicated on the skills checklist.
Communicate with the Clinical Coordinator regarding patient scheduling concerns, including changes to times or days, patient absences, and discharges.
Communicate case concerns, patient problems, planned time off, and other schedule changes to the case manager or, if unavailable, the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader.
Complete and submit required documentation, such as patient and employee time sheets, accurately and on time.
Report concerns about 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 achieve an optimum level of independence by participating in personal care and interests and activities at home, with family, and in the community.
Provide or assist with post-mortem care after pronouncement.
Perform additional assigned tasks as appropriate to the situation and the Home Health Aide’s experience and capabilities; examples include 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 all other duties as assigned.