Home Health Aide

JOB SUMMARY:

• 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:

1. 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. 
3. 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.
4. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. Organization/Productivity

• Demonstrates an ability to perform job responsibilities in an organized, efficient manner
• Prioritizes needs and meets productivity standards for the department

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. Attendance

• Demonstrates faithfulness in coming to work in accordance with assigned work schedule
• Adheres to the Agency's Attendance Policy

1. 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

1. 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

1. Ambition/Motivation

• Demonstrates ability to take initiative and to follow through on responsibilities and projects
• Presents ideas effectively and encourages participation by others

1. Creativity

• Demonstrates innovative ideas and suggests positive approaches to problem solving
• Recommends plan for implementation

1. Personal Appearance

• Personal appearance is neat, clean and professionally appropriate
• Adheres to Human Resources Dress and Footwear Policy