Work where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Visiting Registered NurseHartford HealthCare at Home the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut has been fulfilling our mission for more than years Our Person Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization all while providing integrated support to the patient As part of Hartford HealthCare we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our clientrsquos home Most importantly our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clientsrsquo familiesJob Summary Under the direction of the home care or Hospice Clinician assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living Performs special patient care tasks and household duties as instructed by the home care or Hospice Clinician Responsible for recording services provided and obtaining patient signatures Responsibilities bull Assists patients with personal hygiene and grooming in as safe clean and healthy an environment as possible bull Follows Agency policy with regard to infection control and universal precautions without exception bull Provides appropriate and safe techniques of personal hygiene procedures to include bed bath sponge bath tub or shower bath hair shampoo in sink tub or bed nail and skin care toileting and elimination following plan of care developed by case manager bull Accepts responsibility for and adapts readily to care needs of the specialized patient population as directed by the nurse therapist or social worker in an appropriate and safe manner bull Assists patients with rehabilitation services including exercises ambulation transfer activities and positioning after proper instructions from Clinician in an appropriate and safe manner bull Assists patients with medications that are ordinarily self administered bull Reminds patient of timeliness of medication order but does not administer medicine bull Recognizes and reports promptly to Clinician or Supervisor any emergencies or changes in the mental and physical status of the patient bull Helps promote patients mental alertness through conversation reading games and other activities bull Performs other duties in support of Home Health Aide Department and Agency bull Works weekend holiday and extended hours in a responsible and competent manner displaying a professional attitude to meet patient care needs bull Flexible and timely in completion of assignments reports necessary changes bull promptly and appropriately bull Attends three hours of in service education per quarter totaling twelve hours per year or which six hours relate to Hospice topics pro rated according to date of hire including mandatory in services ie Hospice OSHA Ethics etc bull Participates in case conferences as needed bull Performs household responsibilities to assist patients in developing and maintaining as clean and healthy an environment as possible bull Performs appropriate light household chores ie dishes dusting personal laundry changing of bed linen in a thorough safe fashion related to patient care bull Prepares or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets Feeds patient when necessary according to plan of care in a hygienic manner bull Maintains and records proper fluid intake as reflected in plan of care bull Tidies kitchen bedroom and bathroom in patient care areas to ensure cleanliness and safety of patient bull Observes for patient safety in their environment and alerts the Clinician or bull Supervisor of potential risks Records services provided and observations of patient status in an appropriate accurate and legible manner in accordance with plan of care initiated by clinician bull Accurately prepares Home Health Aide Daily Narrative form with required patient identification time and date of visit and activities performed on a daily basis bull Signs each visit narrative and obtains patient or family members signature to verify each visit at the time of visit Submits completed accurate and legible narrative to Home Health Aide Department on a weekly basis bull Completes weekly time sheet accurately and legibly and submits to Home Health Aide Department in a timely fashion bull Responsible to obtain and follow patient schedules as assigned bull Responsible to pick up schedule on Fridays prior to the start of work week on Saturday If on vacation contacts SupervisorScheduler or picks up schedule prior to seeing patients bull Follows schedule as printed unless directed by SupervisorScheduler bull Calls into SupervisorScheduler if unable to follow schedule as printed prior to scheduled visit bull Demonstrate understanding of after hour procedures and educate patients to on call after hours coverageWork where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Visiting Registered NurseHartford HealthCare at Home the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut has been fulfilling our mission for more than years Our Person Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization all while providing integrated support to the patient As part of Hartford HealthCare we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our clientrsquos home Most importantly our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clientsrsquo familiesJob Summary Under the direction of the home care or Hospice Clinician assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living Performs special patient care tasks and household duties as instructed by the home care or Hospice Clinician Responsible for recording services provided and obtaining patient signatures Responsibilities bull Assists patients with personal hygiene and grooming in as safe clean and healthy an environment as possible bull Follows Agency policy with regard to infection control and universal precautions without exception bull Provides appropriate and safe techniques of personal hygiene procedures to include bed bath sponge bath tub or shower bath hair shampoo in sink tub or bed nail and skin care toileting and elimination following plan of care developed by case manager bull Accepts responsibility for and adapts readily to care needs of the specialized patient population as directed by the nurse therapist or social worker in an appropriate and safe manner bull Assists patients with rehabilitation services including exercises ambulation transfer activities and positioning after proper instructions from Clinician in an appropriate and safe manner bull Assists patients with medications that are ordinarily self administered bull Reminds patient of timeliness of medication order but does not administer medicine bull Recognizes and reports promptly to Clinician or Supervisor any emergencies or changes in the mental and physical status of the patient bull Helps promote patients mental alertness through conversation reading games and other activities bull Performs other duties in support of Home Health Aide Department and Agency bull Works weekend holiday and extended hours in a responsible and competent manner displaying a professional attitude to meet patient care needs bull Flexible and timely in completion of assignments reports necessary changes bull promptly and appropriately bull Attends three hours of in service education per quarter totaling twelve hours per year or which six hours relate to Hospice topics pro rated according to date of hire including mandatory in services ie Hospice OSHA Ethics etc bull Participates in case conferences as needed bull Performs household responsibilities to assist patients in developing and maintaining as clean and healthy an environment as possible bull Performs appropriate light household chores ie dishes dusting personal laundry changing of bed linen in a thorough safe fashion related to patient care bull Prepares or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets Feeds patient when necessary according to plan of care in a hygienic manner bull Maintains and records proper fluid intake as reflected in plan of care bull Tidies kitchen bedroom and bathroom in patient care areas to ensure cleanliness and safety of patient bull Observes for patient safety in their environment and alerts the Clinician or bull Supervisor of potential risks Records services provided and observations of patient status in an appropriate accurate and legible manner in accordance with plan of care initiated by clinician bull Accurately prepares Home Health Aide Daily Narrative form with required patient identification time and date of visit and activities performed on a daily basis bull Signs each visit narrative and obtains patient or family members signature to verify each visit at the time of visit Submits completed accurate and legible narrative to Home Health Aide Department on a weekly basis bull Completes weekly time sheet accurately and legibly and submits to Home Health Aide Department in a timely fashion bull Responsible to obtain and follow patient schedules as assigned bull Responsible to pick up schedule on Fridays prior to the start of work week on Saturday If on vacation contacts SupervisorScheduler or picks up schedule prior to seeing patients bull Follows schedule as printed unless directed by SupervisorScheduler bull Calls into SupervisorScheduler if unable to follow schedule as printed prior to scheduled visit bull Demonstrate understanding of after hour procedures and educate patients to on call after hours coverageEducation Training Ability to read and write Completion of an approved Home Health Aide ProgramLicenseCertification Home Health Aide Certification from an approved Home Health Aide Program andor CNA certificationNursing Students Any person who has successfully completed a course or courses comprising not less than seventy five hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in the fundamental skills of nursing in a practical nursing or registered nursing program approved by the department with the advice and assistance of the state board of examiners for nursing may be deemed to have completed a homemaker home health aide training program approved by the commissioner in accordance with State of Connecticut Department of Public Health regulation Section D d z p If the curriculum meets the minimum requirements as set forth in this section such individual shall complete a homemaker home health aide competency evaluation before the provision of homemaker home health aide services Experience Previous patient care experience preferred Skills bull Ability to accurately and timely carry out instructionsbull Effective communication and interpersonal skills bull Ability to interact with patients families and co workersbull Reliable and motivated bull Ability to handle stressful situations bull Ability to remain flexible regarding patient care assignmentsbull Ability to exercise sound judgment Other Valid motor vehicle operators license reliable personal automobile during business hours preferred and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy preferred Willingness to utilize public transportation acceptableWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducation Training Ability to read and write Completion of an approved Home Health Aide ProgramLicenseCertification Home Health Aide Certification from an approved Home Health Aide Program andor CNA certificationNursing Students Any person who has successfully completed a course or courses comprising not less than seventy five hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in the fundamental skills of nursing in a practical nursing or registered nursing program approved by the department with the advice and assistance of the state board of examiners for nursing may be deemed to have completed a homemaker home health aide training program approved by the commissioner in accordance with State of Connecticut Department of Public Health regulation Section D d z p If the curriculum meets the minimum requirements as set forth in this section such individual shall complete a homemaker home health aide competency evaluation before the provision of homemaker home health aide services Experience Previous patient care experience preferred Skills bull Ability to accurately and timely carry out instructionsbull Effective communication and interpersonal skills bull Ability to interact with patients families and co workersbull Reliable and motivated bull Ability to handle stressful situations bull Ability to remain flexible regarding patient care assignmentsbull Ability to exercise sound judgment Other Valid motor vehicle operators license reliable personal automobile during business hours preferred and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy preferred Willingness to utilize public transportation acceptableWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment