POSITION PURPOSE 
The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants. 

Disclaimer: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual in this position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary or appropriate by management. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
1. Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and Trinity Health PACE (TH PACE) in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 
2. Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) TH PACE Values to all internal and external customers 
(Participants, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues). Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the office. 
3. Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE. 
4. Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors. Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. 
5. Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with managers, peers, and customers by effectively fostering a team environment, building consensus and resolving conflicts.
6. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TH PACE Corporate Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. 
7. In light of a disaster will know your disaster recovery, crisis management and business continuity plans and act within your role that is developed within the business continuity plan. Which may include working at another location, remotely from home, and maintaining constant contact with key personnel. 
8. Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed. 
9. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring. Report on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of participant, including changes noted in participant’s condition. 
10. As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming. Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking. 
11. Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the PACE Organization. 
12. Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able. 
13. Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance. 
14. Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping. 
15. Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, or changes in ambulation. 
16. Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards. 
17. Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary. 
18. Attend staff meetings and participant care planning on a regular basis. 
19. Assist transportation staff with loading and unloading of participants from vehicles. Assist participants being transported in PO vehicles as needed. 
20. Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant’s expressed wishes. 
21. Prepare and submit timely written reports as required. 
22. Participant assistance may be required in the center, clinic, or home health/In Home Services department. 
23. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. 
24. Maintain strict and confidentiality of all participant information. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Active Home Health Aide certification in the state PO is located required. Certified Nurse Assistant Certification preferred. 
2. State of Delaware – Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Assistant Certification preferred. 
3. Active CPR Certification required. 
4. Minimum of one (1) year of document