Certified Home Health Aide Training Program, VNA of Cape Cod

divh2Certified Home Health Aide Training Program/h2pPurpose of Position: Under the direction of the Paraprofessional Team Leader the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) performs assigned duties in the patients home in a safe and considerate manner as prescribed by the case manager./ppDescription: HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINEE PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/pulliAttend all HHA certification course education and clinical trainings./liliSuccessfully complete HHA course and certification examination./liliMaintains 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./liliComplies with State/Federal regulatory acts./liliPerform all skills with competency, as indicated on the skills checklist./liliCommunicates 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./liliCommunicates 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./liliCompletes and submits required documentation, i.e., patient and employee time sheets, etc., accurately and on a timely basis./liliReport all concerns of possible patient abuse or neglect to the case manager and/or the Team Leader./liliEstablishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients./liliPerform only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care./liliEncourage 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./liliProvides or assists with post mortem care after pronouncement./liliPerform additional tasks as may be assigned by the Team Leader and/or case manager, depending on the specific situation or on the Home Health Aides experience and capabilities. Example: routine uncomplicated colostomy case and decubitus care./liliProvides understanding and emotional support to patient and significant others./liliIf eligible, may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department. All other duties as assigned./li/ulpQualifications: HOME HEALTH TRAINEE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:/pulliHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred./liliAbility to read, write and communicate in English./liliMinimum six months of satisfactory employment history./liliSatisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test./liliAble to understand and carry out direction and instruction./liliAbility to operate a Smart Phone Based Application/li/ulpUpon completion of the Certified Home Health Aide Program, incumbent will transfer into the Home Health Aide role in the previously agreed upon assigned area of coverage. The Home Health Aide Trainee Program: Includes classroom curriculum with an accredited Home Health Aide Program. Includes on-the-job training. Earn while you learn. Must successfully complete Program with Certification within 3 months./ppSchedule Details: Certified Home Health Aide Training 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9a-3p, Occasional Weekends and Holidays. Area: Mid/Upper Cape Organization: Visiting Nurse Association Primary Location: Massachusetts-Falmouth Department: VNA-Paraprofessional HHA Annual/Hourly: Hourly Hiring Pay Range: $16.25-$18.25/p/div