Certified Home Health Aide, VNA of Cape Cod

Job summary

The Home Health Aide provides direct personal care and emotional support to patients in their homes while maintaining open communication with the clinical team. They are responsible for documenting patient status, adhering to care plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Job details

Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform all skills with competency, as indicated on the skills checklist. Communicates with Clinical Coordinator regarding all scheduling concerns relating to patients which may include, but not limited to changes such as times, days, patient absences and discharges. Communicates with case manager, and if not available, the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding any case concerns, patient problems, planned time off or other general schedule changes. Completes and submits required documentation, i.e., patient and employee time sheets, etc., accurately and on a timely basis. Report all concerns of possible patient abuse or neglect to the case manager and/or the Team Leader. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients. Perform only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care. Encourage patient in achieving an optimum level of independence by encouraging his/her participation in personal care and in interests and activities in the home, family and community. Provides or assists with post mortem care after pronouncement. Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by the Team Leader and/or case manager, depending on the specific situation or on the Home Health Aide’s experience and capabilities. Example: routine uncomplicated colostomy case and decubitus care. Provides understanding and emotional support to patient and significant others. If eligible, may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department. All other duties as assigned. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. Possess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or equivalent as approved by the Agency. One year satisfactory employment history preferred. Experience in care of the elderly preferred. Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test. Able to record messages and keep records.

What you’ll do

The Home Health Aide provides direct personal care and emotional support to patients in their homes while maintaining open communication with the clinical team. They are responsible for documenting patient status, adhering to care plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Home Health Aide certification or equivalent and successfully complete a skill assessment test. Previous experience in elderly care and a satisfactory employment history are preferred.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Home Health Aide
• Documentation
• Communication
• Safety Compliance
• Therapeutic Relationship
• Personal Care
• Post Mortem Care
• Colostomy Care
• Decubitus Care
• Elderly Care
• Scheduling
• Patient Advocacy
• Post-Mortem Care
• Record Keeping
• Accountability
• Time Off Management
• Compassion
• Colostomy
• Decubitus
• Home Health Care
• Patient Transport
• Environment Health And Safety
• Patient Discharges

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Certified Home Health Aide
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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