Home Care Aide (HHA, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant) - Manchester Certified Gen

Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• Provides 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.
• Maintains 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.