Job title: Home Health Aide (HHA) – PDN
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Job description: Requisition #:193210Location:Chicopee, MA 01020Category:Home Health AideSalary:$22.00 per hourPosition DetailsAveanna Healthcare – Springfield, MA Branch – 354 Birnie Ave Suite 401, Springfield, MA 01107HHA – Day Shifts – Chicopee, MAAveanna Healthcare is seeking Home Health Aides (HHA) to provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities that enhance the quality of life for patients in their home environments. Our current opportunity is in the Chicopee, MA (01013) area, providing essential support to a pediatric patient.Must have a valid Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification in the state of Massachusetts.
- Verification of Certification must be provided to begin onboarding process
Position/Case Details:Patient Location: Chicopee, MAPatient Demographics: Pediatric (Male) Patient
- Patient age range: 3-5 years old
- Low complexity / Low level case
Authorized Hours: 30 hours per week
- Full-time/Part-Time options
- All hours currently available!
Available Shifts:
- Morning: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Assist with morning routine and preparing the patient for school; bus pickup at 9:00 AM.
- Afternoon: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Care coverage for the patient upon returning home.
Staffing Note:
- Due to the gap between shifts, we are open to hiring two HHAs to cover the morning and afternoon shifts separately.
Rate: $22.00/hrInterested in this position or others like it?Immediate Openings Available in the Following Areas:
- Chicopee
- Springfield
Schedule your phone interview with Kyle McCarthy(Regional Sourcing Partner) using the link:https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/AveannaHealthcare1/KyleMcCarthy5/scheduleOr contact me directly:
- Email @ kyle.mccarthy@aveanna.com
- Phone (call/text) at (508) 747-8857
For a full list of open positions, please visit ourAveanna Careers Portal:https://jobs.aveanna.com/jobs/nursing/us-ma/
- Join Aveanna today-your care makes an invaluable difference, and each patient becomes part of the Aveanna family.
Position OverviewThe Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance, and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.Essential Job FunctionsProvide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per state lawPerform, assist, evaluate, and document medical care, such as:Basic first aidRead and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration)Range of motion exercisesAmbulation, transfer, and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devicesPrepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needsCare for patient’s special conditions and needs within the scope of authorized tasksHelp patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing, and eatingAssist with household management, such as:Home safety and sanitationInfection controlGeneral light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping specific to the patientThorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visitObserving and reporting significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisorRequirementsHigh school graduate or GEDCurrent CPR certificationValid Driver’s License and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)Ongoing Education:A Home Health Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with aide care policies and proceduresAdditional State-Specific RequirementsGeorgia: Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; or Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; or successful completion of a 40-hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rulesIllinois: Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Worker Registry; or successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or documentation of current registration from another state; or successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate, or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency test; or successful completion of a U.S. military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.Other Skills/AbilitiesAttention to detailTime managementEffective problem-solving and conflict resolutionGood organization and communication skillsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to speak, write, read, and understand EnglishMust be able to travelMust be able to lift 50 poundsProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingMust be able to sit and climb stairsMust have visual and hearing acuityMust have a strong sense of smell and touchMust be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceMust be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmentMust be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseasesAveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Aveanna welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. As a company that accepts Medicare and Medicaid funds, all employees are required to comply with health-related mandates, including vaccinations and testing, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons as permitted.
RequirementsPosition Overview
The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.Essential Job Functions
- Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per state law
- Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
o Basic first aid
o Read and record vital (temperature, pulse, respiration)
o Range of motion exercises
o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
o Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks
- Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
- Assist with household management, such as:
o Home safety and sanitation
o Infection control
o General light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping specific to patient
- Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:
o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit
o Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisorRequirements
- High school graduate or GED
- Current CPR certification
- ​ Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR
- Ongoing Education:
o A Home Health Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures
Additional state specific requirements:
- Continuing Education as required by state
- Georgia:
o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; or
o Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; or
o Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rules
- Illinois:
o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Worker Registry,
o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or
o Documentation of current registration from another state; or
o Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; or
o Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.Other Skills/Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
- Must be able to travel
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must have strong sense of smell and touch
- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
Expected salary: $22 per hour
Location: Chicopee, MA
Job date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:52:33 GMT
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