| What
is Dimensional HomeCare Services' screening process for
caregivers?
There are a number of steps
we take to screen our caregivers. We
require them to interview in person (about a one-hour
process), verify their work references, run criminal
background checks, and utilize outside agencies to complete
the process. List below are several measures we take to
ensure that the right caregiver is assigned to you.
Certification
A current C.P.R. card and
a picture I.D. are copied and kept on file at our offices.
Applicants are given
screening tests in most general staffing areas. A
passing grade of 80 percent or better must be obtained.
Certain specialty areas and paraprofessional testing may be
replaced with client interview or other criteria as directed.
Drug-Free
Work
Place
All applicants sign a drug
free work place policy and are drug tested by state guidelines
or client contract.
All applicants sign a
Criminal Background Investigation Policy and are checked by
state guidelines and/or client contract.
Mandatory
In-services
A yearly review of Fire
& Safety, Infection Control, Hazardous Wastes, and OSHA
standards is required of all Dimensional HomeCare Services
employees.
Face-to
Face Interviews
All
prospective employees are interviewed by the Director of
Nursing. During the interview, emphasis is placed upon
work history, clinical expertise and review of the exam.
At this time, information and performance requirements are
given to the applicant regarding Favorite’s policies and
procedures, as well as the policies and procedures of the
facilities which we serve.
Reference
Checks
At least two references
verifying work experience in clinical area are required.
No Dimensional HomeCare Services' employee will be placed
without references. Telephone references, whenever
available, are documented.
Health/TB
Test
A physician’s statement
is required verifying that the applicant has had a
satisfactory medical examination including TB within the past
year/or chest x-ray. Other specific health requirements
are handled on an individual basis, as directed by client or
state health guidelines. Each applicant must have
Hepatitis B vaccine or have signed declination.
Assignment of employees is
made by our Clinical Manager, according to the skill and
expertise of the individual and the needs of the
facility/individual. Emphasis is placed on continuity of
service whenever possible. Orientation policies and
procedures of the utilizing facilities are adhered to by
Dimensional HomeCare Services.
Evaluations
Evaluations of employees
are done tri- annually. All evaluations are conducted by
the Clinical Manager in consultation with the supervisory
staff of the client/facility.
Employee
Records
A complete and current
file is kept on all employees; including application, license
and C.P.R. certification, test results, references,
physician’s statement, medical history and any continuing
education courses completed. An employee’s file also
contains appropriate documentation relative to the
applicant’s identity and work authorization as required by
INS rules.
Continuing
Education
All Dimensional HomeCare
Services' employees are encouraged to participate in on-going
educational courses. Dimensional HomeCare Services' works with
clients to provide on-going orientation.
Exam
and
Skills
Assessment
The following
classifications are skills tested and must pass an exam:
RN’s in Med/Surg (including Geriatrics & Telemetry),
Mental Health, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby/L&D/Neonate,
Telemetry/Cardiac Strips and Critical Care. All LPN’s,
CNA's and HHA’s are also tested.
Summary
Dimensional HomeCare
Services' complies with all
recommendations of OSHA, state and federal guidelines.
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