Home Health Aide (Certified Nurse Assistant)
Company: ECHN
Location: Brimfield
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
General Summary of Duties: The provision of necessary care to
patients as designated by a written care plan which is developed by
the RN Case Manager or RN Specialty Case Manager. # Supervision
Received: Reports directly to the Home Health Aide Supervisor.# Is
under the supervision of an RN Case Manager or RN Specialty Case
Manager for the personal care of the patient as specified in the
plan of care. # Supervision Exercised: None. # Typical Physical
Demands: Requires full range of body motion including moving and
lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand
coordination.# Requires standing, walking, ability to ascend and
descend stairs.# Requires vision and hearing corrected to a normal
range.# Occasionally lifts and carries or moves items, 30 pounds or
more.# Requires working under stressful conditions. # Typical Work
Conditions: Work is performed in varied home settings.# Some
exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances,
and medical preparations. # Essential Duties: # 1.## C4, F4###
Assisting the patient with personal care and ADLs to include
bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, exercises,
ambulation transfers, and medications that are ordinarily
self-administered. # 2.## C4, F4### Providing normal household
services essential to patient care at home, meal preparation,
laundry, and light housekeeping duties. # 3.## C4, F4####
Communicates interdepartmentally with team members including HHA
department, nursing and therapy services to enhance patient care.#
Accepts responsibility of having good attendance and its importance
as a team member.# Works collaboratively with professional staff,
keeping goals patient-centered and working within boundaries of job
responsibilities. # 4.## C4, F4#### Communicates appropriately with
patients and families.# Communicates at patient#s level of
understanding.# Adheres to confidentiality policy regarding patient
scheduling, work assignments, agency-related work issues, personal
issues, and avoids controversial topics. # 5.## C4, F4#### Meets
annual in-service requirements.# Participates in other agency
activities such as small group, focus groups, committees, and
preceptorships.# Adheres to Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and
HIPAA Privacy Plan# as per written agreement. # Ancillary Duties: #
1.## C3, F1####### Performs other duties as necessary to support
Agency programs as assigned by the Home Health Aide Supervisor. #
HIPAA and Privacy:# Properly direct any complaints and/or
grievances as indicated per VNHSC policy.# Comply with HIPAA
regulations, specifically the Privacy and Security Rules.# Protect
personal health information (PHI), electronic personal health
information (EPHI) and financial information by limiting the use
and disclosure of health information and financial information to
the minimum amount necessary with only those who must know how to
get the job done.# Follow the department#s specific policies and
procedures to protect health information.# Help one another to
ensure confidentiality at all times.# # Knowledge, Skills and
Requirements: Ability to read, write and speak English.# Ability to
comprehend written and oral instructions in English.# Ability to
drive a car, possession of a current driver#s license, and access
to a car.# Must show proof of automobile insurance with a minimum
liability coverage of $20,000/$40,000. Flexibility; must be
punctual and dependable.# Ability to get along with people, a
sympathetic attitude and ability to adjust to varying complex home
situations; ability to motivate; ability to work well with other
members of the Home Care Team.# Desire and motivation to grow in
knowledge and to attend the required 12 hours of in-service
education per calendar year.# Must have excellent communication
skills and ability to follow directions, both written and verbal,
to adhere to Agency Personnel Policies and Dress Code, and to
maintain confidentiality. # Education: High school diploma or GED
required. # Experience: Previous experience as CNA/HCA required. #
Certificate/Registration: Certificate to practice as a Certified
Nurse Assistant. # Alternative to Minimum Qualifications:#
None.
Keywords: ECHN, Worcester , Home Health Aide (Certified Nurse Assistant), Healthcare , Brimfield, Massachusetts
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