Home Care Aide - Manchester Certified Gen

Home Care Aide – Manchester Certified Gen

Company: Hartford Health Care

Location: MMH-8 Keynote Drive (10628), Manchester, CT

This position is responsible for the provision of necessary care to patients as designated by a written care plan which is developed by the RN Case Manager. The Home Care Aide assists patients in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN. The position is Certified by the State of CT and employees can be trained and scheduled to provide hospice care in skilled nursing facilities.

• 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.
• 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.

• Previous experience as CNA/HCA preferred.

• 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.

• 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.
• Reporting 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.

The Home Health Aide II shall possess the following skills and attributes and be responsible for the following duties:

• Successfully completes competency evaluation in accordance with the State of Connecticut and Federal regulations on hire and annually.
• Demonstrates safety and competence in meeting personal care needs of the patients assigned, in accordance with tasks assigned, performs household duties as directed and strives to maximize patient’s safety in their environment.
• Position may be used to provide care for hospice patients in Skilled facilities: must show high levels of collaboration and willingness to work effectively with Skilled facility staff.
• Assures the patient’s rights are honored during all aspects of care and service, including the need to respect the patient, his/her right to privacy, and his/her property.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in recognizing and communicating changes in the patient’s condition, including skin changes, to the RN Case Manager/designee or therapist and or patient/family concerns.
• Identifies areas for improvement within…