Cape Cod Healthcare
Location
Falmouth, Massachusetts
The trainee will attend a certification course and clinical training to become a Home Health Aide while providing patient care and support. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, documenting care, and communicating effectively with the clinical team.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read, write, and communicate in English. A minimum of six months of satisfactory employment history and the ability to pass a skill assessment test are required.
Attend all HHA certification course education and clinical trainings. Successfully complete HHA course and certification examination. Maintains 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. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform all skills with competency, as indicated on the skills checklist. Communicates 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. Communicates 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. Completes and submits required documentation, i.e., patient and employee time sheets, etc., accurately and on a timely basis. Report all concerns of possible patient abuse or neglect to the case manager and/or the Team Leader. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients. Perform only those tasks as prescribed by the case manager on the home health aide plan of care. Encourage 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. Provides or assists with post mortem care after pronouncement. Perform additional tasks as may be assigned by the Team Leader and/or case manager, depending on the specific situation or on the Home Health Aide’s experience and capabilities.
routine uncomplicated colostomy case and decubitus care. Provides understanding and emotional support to patient and significant others. If eligible, may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department. All other duties as assigned.
