Home Health Assistant (CNA) - Franklin County

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Assistant provides personal care and assistance to assigned patients in their homes, following a written plan of care established by a primary nurse or therapist. The role supports patients’ independence and helps maintain a safe, healthful home environment. It serves patients age 18 and older through WellSpan VNA Home Care, which provides services across five counties in Central Pennsylvania. The position is full-time, 80 hours biweekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The assistant works independently in patients’ homes while receiving direction and supervision from the appropriate clinician. The primary clinician provides supervisory home visits every two weeks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Nurse Aide certification required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
Valid driver’s license in the current state of residence; driving record must meet WellSpan Risk Management requirements.
Must have access to an automobile.
For candidates with 3–6 months of experience, satisfactory completion of a competency evaluation program, including a written test and skills checklist, is required.
Candidates without prior training or experience must satisfactorily complete the home health aide course, pass a written test, and demonstrate ability to perform the job functions by passing a skills checklist.
Ability to work flexibly and independently in the home without continuous supervisory support.
Ability to assess and report accurately, verbally and in writing, and to read, write, and carry out directions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elderly patients.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist with procedures that extend therapy services, ambulation, and exercise according to the written plan of care.
Perform assigned household services that help maintain a safe and healthful environment for the patient.
Assist in assessing patient and family needs and make recommendations to the primary nurse or therapist.
Encourage independence, self-help, and use of assistive devices according to the plan of care.
Provide a stabilizing influence in the home to promote the mental health of the patient and family.
Carry out the written plan of care established by the primary clinician.
Promptly report significant observations or changes in the patient’s condition or family situation to the primary clinician or, if unavailable, the appropriate manager or coordinator.
Maintain the established schedule and immediately report necessary changes.
Submit complete, accurate, neat, and timely records according to policy.
Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, maintain open communication, and seek and accept appropriate direction and supervision.
Use time, supplies, and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Follow established policies and procedures and quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, interpret age-specific patient data, and provide appropriate age-specific care.
Comply with safety regulations; report actual and potential errors and hazards; identify opportunities to improve safety; and participate in safety education and root-cause analyses as required.
Provide outstanding customer service, foster teamwork, practice fiscal responsibility, and represent the organization professionally.
Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings.