Job Description

Job Description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number

R-11250

Facility

LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370

Department Name

SSH VNA Home Health Aides

Status

Part time

Budgeted Hours

24

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Home Health Aides and CNAs! Join us on the water at Adams Inn Quincy on Tuesday June 25 from 2-6:30 to meet hiring managers for all areas of Home Health! As a Home Health Aide for South Shore Health, you have excellent benefits, have the support you need to provide excellent care to our patients at home, and enjoy competitive wages. You must have your own vehicle and ability to communicate with patients and families. As a SSH employee, you will have access to tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, scholarship programs and more! Join us on June 25 for an immediate interview!

• Performs all required responsibilities/duties addressing the ages and condition of the patients served. Responsible for direct patient care which is determined, observed, supervised and documented on plan of care by a professional clinical provider.
• Performs delegated tasks as authorized by the professional clinical provider depending upon situation and HHA/HCA III’s experience/competence. Demonstrates the ability to perform selected activities once approved and as observed and supervised by the clinical provider.
• Performs routine household tasks as related for a safe, healthy and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed and documented on plan of care by the professional clinical provider.
• Documents patient status and care given, as reflected on required records. Submits documentation in a timely manner according to Agency guidelines/deadlines.
• Works as part of the Home Health Care Team participating in and identifying ways to improve the quality of care being provided to the patient. On-going attendance at in-service programs, minimum 12 hours per calendar year, to maintain certification.
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. Complies with current hand hygiene and infection control guidelines.
• Telemonitoring- Works with the Telehealth manager and HHA scheduler to assist with installation and removal of telemonitoring equipment in the patients home. Instructs patient/family in proper use of telemonitoring equipment.

Good communication skills, which includes ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language effectively. Demonstrates satisfactory compliance with State and Federal Requirements for Home Health Aide/HCA III competency Must demonstrate maturity and ability to deal effectively with issues related to delivery of services. Must be able to drive/or use public transportation to patients’ homes.

Certified Nursing Assistant "OR" Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification "OR" Eligible for Home Health Aide Certification

Part Time; Monday through Friday 8-430 1 Sunday every 1-2 months and 1-2 holidays per year (Rotating)

Responsibilities If Required

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Various, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA MA DPH) - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), Eligible for Home Health Aide Certification - Various, Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification - Various

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work, Sunday, Monday to Friday,

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