Home Health Aide (Hha) Or CNA - Part-Time

North Hill Retirement Community•Needham, MA

About The Position

North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided living opportunities and hospitality, wellness, and health care services to people 65+ for over 40 years. The Home Health Aide provides patient care and necessary services in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state and federal regulations, and North Hill policies, procedures, and standards. The role partners with patients to provide person-centered care, including activities of daily living and light homemaking activities. This is a part-time position scheduled for 16 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Home Health Aide certification or Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Massachusetts.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide; home health care experience preferred.
Proficiency with computer software programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide strong customer support.
Compliance with safeguards for protected health information under HIPAA.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to deal tactfully with team members, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively in English when working in resident areas.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide in a home health care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, nail care, shaving, and bowel and bladder functions.
Follow the written plan of care when providing direct patient care and ensure required training has been conducted by the Registered Nurse.
Complete visit documentation and communication notes within 24 hours of a home visit.
Comply with orientation and supervisory visit schedules.
Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse and complete necessary documentation promptly.
Assist with responding to emergencies.
Respect patient preferences, rights, choices, confidentiality, and privacy, and protect patients from abuse.
Complete documentation for ancillary services and supplies to support tracking and accurate billing.
Use the electronic health documentation system appropriately.
Complete refrigerator temperature check logs as assigned.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care coordination and collaboration.
Follow infection control protocols and attend Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement meetings.
Complete 12 hours of in-service education annually, as required by Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Follow safety requirements and exposure procedures, the Emergency Management Plan, and participate in fire and evacuation drills.
Meet department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements.
Comply with OSHA safety regulations and applicable local health, safety, and environmental laws.
Attend and participate in in-service education, Healthcare Academy, and staff meetings as directed.