Certified Home Health Aide, (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod

divh2Certified Home Health Aide/h2pUnder the direction of the Paraprofessional Team Leader the Certified Home Health Aide performs assigned duties in the patients home in a safe and considerate manner as prescribed by the case manager./ph3Description/h3ulliMaintains 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./liliAll other duties as assigned./li/ulpConsistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNAs commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service./ph3Qualifications/h3ulliPossess and maintain certification as a Home Health Aide or equivalent as approved by the Agency./liliOne year satisfactory employment history preferred. Experience in care of the elderly preferred./liliSatisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test. Able to record messages and keep records./li/ulh3Schedule Details:/h3pPer Diem Hours, Rotating Days, Every Other Weekend, Occasional Holidays. Area: Mid Cape/ph3Organization:/h3pVisiting Nurse Association/ph3Primary Location:/h3pMassachusetts-Falmouth/ph3Department:/h3pVNA-Paraprofessional HHA PD/ph3Annual/Hourly:/h3pHourly/ph3Hiring Pay Range:/h3p19 - 19/p/div