Handzon, Inc. 191 Chestnut Street SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 Company Description: In-Home Service provider Salary Range: Location: 10 Per Hour SPRINGFIELD MA Job Type: Category: Part Time CNA/RN/Medical Education Level: Work Experience: High School or Equivalent Preference: Nice to have Up to One Year Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: CPR/Drivers Lic - Preference: Nice to have Description: Job Summary: The Aide enables clients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording client condition; providing support and personal services; teaching families. Requirements: Home Health Aide/CNA duties: * Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. * Supports clients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. * Assists clients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. * Helps clients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. * Helps family members care for the client by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the client; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. * Records client information by making entries in the client journal; notifying agency of changing or unusual conditions. * Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. * Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. * Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. * Following Plan of Care * Record and note clients’ condition and progress. * Report changes to case manager. Skills/Qualifications: Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Nursing Skills, Health Care Administration, Client Services, Verbal Communication, Listening, Training, Dependability, Emotional Control, & Teamwork. A Home Health Aide/PCA shall: * Bilingual a plus * Be able to physically perform the services required * Follow instructions given by the consumer or the consumer’s conservator * Be able to report changes in the person’s condition or needs * Maintain confidentiality * Have the ability or skills necessary to meet the consumer’s needs as delineated in the service plan * Demonstrate ability to implement cognitive and behavioral strategies * Be able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team * Have own reliable vehicle Required Registration/Certification: Successful completion of the Massachusetts Certified Nurse Aid Program. Massachusetts CNA Certification must be current and in good standing with the MA Nursing Registry. COMPETENCIES: All HOI positions are expected to demonstrate competency in the areas of 1) Confidentiality; 2) the Recovery Model; 3) Cultural Sensitivity; and 4) Age-appropriate Communications by utilizing the training and evaluation tools available online within the probationary period. QUALITIES NECESSARY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following qualities: * Problem Solving * Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner * Develops alternative solutions * Works well in group problem solving * Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics * Interpersonal * Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming * Keeps emotions under control * Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things * Oral Communication * Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations * Listens and gets clarification * Responds well to questions * Participates in meetings * Team Work * Balances team and individual responsibilities * Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views * Gives and welcomes feedback * Contributes to building a positive team spirit * Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed * Ethics * Treats people with respect * Keeps commitments * Inspires the trust of others * Works with integrity and ethics * Upholds organizational values * Organizational Support * Follows policies and procedures * Completes administrative tasks correctly and on-time * Supports organizational goals and values * Adaptability * Adapts to change in the work environment * Manages competing demands * Changes approach or method to best fit the situation * Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events * Attendance / Punctuality * Is consistently at work and on time * Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent * Arrives at meetings and appointments on time * Dependability * Follows instructions, responds to management direction * Takes responsibility for own actions * Keeps commitments * Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan OSHA CATEGORY: This position may perform tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.