Home Health Aide

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Team Manager, the CNA works consistently with identified case managers to provide direct personal care to patients.  Communicates regularly with the Case Manager regarding pertinent findings, the effectiveness of the CNA care plan in supporting progress toward outcomes and the potential need for modification to the CNA plan of care.

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Follows established plan of care, under supervision of the Case Manager, in order to provide para professional patient care to assigned patient population, taking into consideration patient safety, comfort and well being. •    Makes scheduled patient visits at assigned times.  Calls patient or family to schedule and confirm time of visit.•    Bathes, dresses and undresses patients and assists with personal hygiene to increase their comfort and well being, as outlined in the care plan.•    Implements household care plan to assist patient with laundry and household chores, changing lines, making occupied and unoccupied beds, meal preparation, feeding patients when necessary, and other activities of daily living.•    Provides for and assists with elimination needs of patients.•    Report/records food and fluid intake and output, as assigned.•    As directed by the primary professional, reminds patients through “cueing” to take their required medications.       •    Observes patients and reports unusual reactions or occurrences to the primary professional; reports relevant patient information such as changes in patient conditions, difficulties in maintaining positive patient/family relations, or a need to change schedules, in a timely manner; immediately reports suspected abuse incidents to the primary professional.•    Obtains vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature) under the supervision of the primary professional per CNA plan of care.•    Sets priorities and organizes work schedules that ensure completion of all aspects of patient and family care on a daily basis;  completes day sheet and patient progress notes on a daily basis, in accordance with Agency policies.•    Documents care provided according to Agency policies; completes Agency paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.•    Answers patients’ general questions with courtesy and concern;  refers specific questions to appropriate personnel.•    Assists patients with physical and occupational therapy exercises, as assigned.•    Participates in Agency quality improvement activities and committees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Must hold current Rhode Island CNA certification.
• Continuing education courses as required to maintain CNA certification.
• Must meet established competency requirements.  Minimum one (1) year previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.  
• Previous home care experience preferred. 
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English with proficiency in oral and written communication skills required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.