Home Health Aide/CNA - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Home Health Aide / CNA

A Home Health Aide is a non-licensed member of the home care team who assists clients with daily living tasks as outlined in a care plan developed by the RN or Supervisor of Clinical Services. HHAs are supervised by the Supervisor of Clinical Services and receive scheduling from the office.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old

• Minimum one year of verifiable personal care experience (3 references required)

• Completion of HHA training or CNA certification, plus a competency evaluation

• Physically able to perform duties (lifting, transfers, ambulation)

• Must read, write, and speak English fluently

• Reliable transportation to and from assignments

Essential Functions:

• Assigned to clients by an RN, with care instructions prepared and updated as needed

• May perform duties within the scope of training and state law, including:
  • Personal grooming and hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, dressing)

  • Assisting with mobility, transfers, and exercises

  • Nutrition support, including feeding and hydration

  • Toileting and elimination assistance

  • Light housekeeping necessary for client safety

  • Medication assistance (self-administered only) including:
    • Retrieving the medication container

    • Confirming it is prescribed for the client

    • Reminding to take medication

    • Observing client self-administering

• Other activities as taught and delegated by an RN per Connecticut law and agency policy

Restrictions:

• May not change sterile dressings, administer medications, perform catheterizations, apply heat, or conduct procedures not in the care plan

All HHAs must complete agency orientation and pass documented competency assessments by a qualified RN.