Home Health CNA
- Temp-Hire
- $19-26/hr
- Must have CT CNA cert
- M-F 8am – 4:30pm
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate to practice as a Home Health Aide in the State of Connecticut or CNA with certification with the Connecticut State Nurse Aide Registry.
• Is enrolled in or has completed a Basic Approved Training Program as defined by Licensure Regulations or evidence of meeting the exemption criteria as defined by the Licensure Regulations.
EXPERIENCE:
• Previous experience as CNA/HCA preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
• 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.
• 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
• 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.
• Providing normal household services essential to patient care at home, meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping duties.
• Reports to RN Case Manager or Registered Nurse (RN) designee any recognized changes in patient’s condition.
• May provide hospice care in Skilled Nursing Facilities per Plan of Care.
• 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.
• Meets annual in-service requirements of 12 hours, 6 of which must be hospice related. 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.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support Agency programs as assigned by the Home Health Aide Supervisor.
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