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Home Health Aide (CNA Certified)
Job Location: Danielson, CT
DANIELSON, CT area
This is a Part Time/Benefit Eligible position.
32hrs/wk on 1st Shift
Traveling to patients homes will be required.
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Masonicare, is currently seeking dedicated and accomplished CNA Certified - Home Health Aides to provide patient care in the home and in facilities.
**CT state CNA certification is REQUIRED**
**Drivers license and vehicle are required**
A Home Health Aide is a trained worker who, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse or therapist provides homemaking services and personal care services for an adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal acutely or chronically ill client. Duties of the Homemaker-Home Health Aide are planned, assigned in writing and supervised regularly by the designated nurse or therapist.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client with personal care activities as assigned by a qualified Registered Nurse or Therapist, inclusive of, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair/skin care and feeding.
2. Accepts assignments and performs duties as deemed necessary by the Nurse/Homemaker- Home Health Aide Supervisor and renders services in strict accordance with the written plan of care and instructions of the RN or Therapist as identified in care plan.
3. Assists with medication management by reminding the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client to take medication when needed as instructed by a qualified nurse/therapist and immediately notifying Nurse Case Manager or Supervisor if patient medications have not been taken. Assists with exercises, ambulation and transfer activities as instructed by a qualified nurse/therapist
4. After personal care has been rendered, performs normal household services essential to adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client care at home, including meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping that facilitate the client receiving sanitary and safe care at home. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment and provides basic emotional and psychological support to client and other members of the household by listening and without interjecting own advice or recommendations.
5. Adheres to all schedules and if schedule changes are required, reports this immediately to the scheduler and/or supervisor. Documentation of care provided will be submitted as per agency policy.
6. Adheres to all policies and procedures inclusive of dress code, Code of Conduct and the HHA Do's and Don'ts. Demonstrates understanding of maintaining Patients' Rights, Property and Privacy, and HIPAA.
7. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
8. Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
9. Performs other duties as required.
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Minimum Requirements
CNA certification required for the state of CT.
Maintains current Connecticut Drivers' License and auto insurance.
Possess reliable transportation.
Previous caregiving experience is strongly preferred.
Schedule
32hrs; 1st Shift
Care Setting
Home Care
Contact
Recruitment Mgr.
Job ID: 781
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