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Assists, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, transfer activities, ambulation, toileting, and feeding as assigned
Performs light household services essential to patient care at home when part of care plan
Reports to RN Case Manager or Registered Nurse (RN) designee any recognized changes in patient's condition
Adheres to agency policies and state regulations with respect to Home Health Aide services and responsibilities.
Provides a positive care experience for patients assigned
Performs all other duties that Management determines necessary
Reports to Supervisor of Home Health Aides
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience
Successful completion of a state approved HHA, CNA or Nursing Assistant Program; or a student nurse with 75 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction.
Any person employed as a homemaker-home health aide prior to January 1, 1993, deemed to have completed a training and competency evaluation program pursuant to subdivision 19-13-D69 (d) (2) of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Other Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver's license and personal vehicle
Physical, mental and sensory abilities sufficient to meet performance criteria with or without assistive devices
Performance Criteria
The Home Health Aide 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.
2 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.
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.
Adheres to agency policies and state regulations with respect to Home Health Aide services and responsibilities.
Accurately follows the patient's established Care Plan and assigned tasks developed by the registered nurse.
Documents care provided utilizing an agency provided mobile device.
Attends 12 hours of inservice annually.
Identifies areas for improvement within Agency processes as well as personal/para-professional learning needs.
Regularly attends inservices or outside seminars to enhance practice and knowledge.
Active participant when attending inservices or team conferences.
Provides a positive care experience for patients assigned.
Accepts and respects the patient and their family/caregiver's individuality, customs and lifestyles.
Values every patient by actively listening and remaining focused on their needs.
Accountability/Responsibility
Can be relied upon to meet requirements of job description, with a minimum of supervision
Communicates schedule changes to manager or appropriate person and need for assistance
Is prompt and attends meetings and programs as expected
Organization/Productivity
Demonstrates an ability to perform job responsibilities in an organized, efficient manner
Prioritizes needs and meets productivity standards for the department
Adaptability
Demonstrates an ability to understand and carry out instructions
Adapts to changing conditions during the work day and in the industry
Remains focused and responds appropriately when under pressure
Documentation
Ability to complete and submit job related/required reports in an accurate, clear, concise and timely manner, assuring that content meets any federal, state, local and Agency requirements
Professional Integrity
Demonstrates integrity and sound decision making in all issues related to job
Adheres to standard of confidentiality, discussing patient and Agency information only with appropriate personnel in the proper setting
Promotes a positive image of the Agency at all times
Attendance
Demonstrates faithfulness in coming to work in accordance with assigned work schedule
Adheres to the Agency's Attendance Policy
Teamwork/Commitment
Functions with an understanding of individual performance and its impact on co-workers
Works cooperatively and assists department and Agency co-workers as needed
Volunteers for projects/committees to achieve department and/or Agency goals
Interpersonal Skills/Communication
Demonstrates an ability to effectively express self, orally or written
Shows respect and courtesy in interactions
Seeks clarification from appropriate source if communication is not clearly understood
Displays positive attitude and is resolution oriented
Ambition/Motivation
Demonstrates ability to take initiative and to follow through on responsibilities and projects
Presents ideas effectively and encourages participation by others
Creativity
Demonstrates innovative ideas and suggests positive approaches to problem solving
Recommends plan for implementation
Personal Appearance
Personal appearance is neat, clean and professionally appropriate
Adheres to Human Resources Dress and Footwear Policy
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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