Partners in Care

Location: TrumbullCT 06611 Document ID: A8461-2W9O Posted on: 2014-11-1711/17/2014 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2014-12-17
 

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE/HHA

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE/HHA

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the nursing supervisor, assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.  Performs special patient care tasks and household duties as instructed by the home care clinician.  Responsible for recording services provided and obtaining patient signatures. 

QUALIFICATIONS

LICENCE/CERTIFICATION:  Home Health Aide Certification from an approved Home Health aide Program and/or CNA certification. 

EXPERIENCE:  Previous patient care experience preferred.

SKILLS:  Ability to accurately and timely carry out instructions.  Effective communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers.  Reliable and motivated.  Ability to handle stressful situations.  Ability to remain flexible regarding patient care assignments.  Ability to exercise sound judgment. 

OTHER: Valid motor vehicle operators license, reliable personal automobile during business hours preferred, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy preferred. 

JOB REQUIRMENTS:

Must be available to rotate weekends, holidays and  after hour coverage to meet the Agency and patient care needs.  Ability to walk and stand.  Able to sit for prolonged periods.  Able to push, pull, and lift objects more than 25 lbs. 

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBLITIESAND DUTIES

Assists patients with personal hygiene and grooming, in as safe, clean and healthy environment as possible. 

Performs household responsibilities to assist patients in developing and maintaining as clean and healthy environment as possible. 

Records services provided and observations of patient status in an appropriate, accurate, and legible manner in accordance with plan of care initiated by supervisor. 

Responsible to obtain and follow patient schedules as assigned.

 

As part of the hiring process, we carefully screen our employees, conducting nationwide full criminal, motor vehicle, drug and background checks.