CNA/HHA for VA Full-time Job

• 3-4 Hour Shifts

$16/hr

Activa and our family of brands is a premier in-home personal care company providing services to people of all ages and levels of need. A better quality of care comes from exceptional caregivers and Activa only hires the best! AccordCare is an employee-friendly company. We focus on our employees to ensure they have a healthy work and life balance. Our employees become our family; through excellent training and support, they are ready to serve our clients with a fresh perspective on successful aging.

If you're a CNA & HHA and want to be part of a growing company with an extremely bright future and have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families/caregivers, we'd love the opportunity to hear from you! You will work alongside fellow caregivers under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to help our clients live their best possible life!

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide the highest quality of care to Activa clients utilizing the Plan of Care provided to ensure clients' needs are met in relation to safety, well-being, and satisfaction

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Delivery

• Provides safe and effective personal care for the client based on an individualized Plan of Care prepared by the nurse and available in the client's home.
• Documentation/Communication
• Provides accurate and timely required documentation (i.e. declining to participate in all parts of Plan of Care) ensuring effective management of cases and compliance.
• Documents client care in the EMR and within the assigned shift including clocking in and out, tasks, and any narrative notes.
• Provides prompt communication of changes in client medical status/emergencies to Nurse Supervisor resulting in effective management of cases.
• Provides prompt communication of changes in Clients'/Caregivers' schedules (i.e. tardiness, vacation, request time-off, change of status, reduction in hours, etc.) to Care Coordinators resulting in effective management of cases.
• Calls the Care Coordinator to confirm weekly schedules resulting in required coverage being met.
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Interpersonal Skills

• Always maintains a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Maintains professional boundaries always.
• Recognizes emergencies; demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• Ability to prepare for a client assignment and arrive at the designated client on time.
• Clearly understands assignments and patient location.
• Understand and follow clinical and staffing instructions with a diverse population.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Knowledge of Plan of Care for assigned clients; Accord & Activa Services External Handbook policies and procedures; telephone etiquette.
• Certificate & Curriculum from an accredited training program; Listed on the State Registry or successfully obtain a passing score on a test issued by the appropriate testing body or agency.
• Excellent communication skills; team player; interpersonal skills; good collaboration skills; customer service skills; ability to use the electronic health record for documentation and communication regarding client care.
• CPR certification from an approved organization or the ability to obtain within a specified time range.
• The ability to comprehend, speak, read and write the English language.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• Current CNA Lic or HHA Certification