New Employee Checklist

ORIENTATION CHECK LIST*
- Criminal history check
- Release of employment information
- Workers’ compensation information
- Employee Handbook
- Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
- Solicitation
- Rights of the Elderly
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis
- Drug Policy
- Body Mechanics
- Emergency Preparedness Plan
- I have received, read and understand pw these policiesolicies and procedures given to me. I have received, read and understand additional material provided including my job description, and modified self-study materials. I agree to have any questions clarified. I understand and agree to follow, procedures and guidelines.
COMPETENCY CHECKLIST*
- I have completed a modified self-study program on the topics indicated below and scored 100% on the applicable topics. An Agency representative has been available to answer his or her questions and to clarify any misunderstandings of the material. The Attendant will demonstrate competency on the following task(s) with their Supervisor present.
- Your Supervisor
- Rights of the Elderly
- Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
- Solicitation
- OSHA – HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis
- Hand Washing
- Bathing
- Hair Care
- Dressing
- Grooming I
- Grooming II
- Grooming III
- Nutrition/Meal Preparation
- Feeding
- Toileting
- Assist with Medications
ATTENDANT ORIENTATION CHECKLIST*
- Introduction: About the Agency What Attendants Do Organizational Structure/Who you report to Communication Confidentiality/HIPAA Emergency Preparedness
- Exposure Control/Standard Precautions: Standard Precautions/OSHA/Hazardous Waste/Infection Control/HIV Hand Washing Safety
- Human Resource Policies: Dress Code Evaluation Policy TB (according to agency policy) Hepatitis Consent/Declination On The Job Injury Pay Schedule Employee Illness Inclement Weather Progressive Discipline Policy Employee Grievance Procedure Non-discrimination Policy Illegal Remuneration Fraud and Abuse Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
- Attendants: Situations Attendants must report to Supervisor If working in a DADS’ program, pay is per DADS’ requirements
- General Policies & Procedures: Client Supplies Agency Paperwork Schedules/Timeframes Out-of-Hospital DNR/Advanced Directives Client Rights, Rights of the Elderly
ATTENDANT ORIENTATION TABLE OF CONTENTS*
- Overview Of The Attendant: Introduction • Qualities Of A Personal Attendant • Definitions • Goals Of Care Promote Self Care And Independence Maintain Client’s Safety Maintain Client’s Dignity And Self Respect Maintain Stability In The Home • General Guidelines • Professional Conduct • Communication • Communication Skills Guidelines For Effective Communication Barriers To Effective Communication • Confidentiality/HIPAA • Bill Of Rights • Supervision Of Attendants
- Documentation: Guidelines For Charting
- Miscellaneous: Paperwork Deadlines • Time Off • In services • Inclement Weather • Supplies • Scheduling Admissions Refused Visits Missed Visits Discharges • Tips For Time Management
- Safety: Personal Safety • Driving Safety • Equipment Safety • Oxygen Safety • Fire Safety • Bathroom Safety • Body Mechanics • Life Threatening Emergency Guidelines • Death In The Home • Guidelines To Call 911 Or On-Call Pager • Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation Physical Abuse/Neglect Environmental Behavior Of Family, Caregiver or Disabled Adult Exploitation
- Exposure Control: Exposure Determination/Job Classification • Glove Usage • Control Of Splashing And Spraying • Personal Protective Equipment • Laundry • Cleaning Spills • Needle Stick Injury • TB Precautions
- Nutrition: Nutrition Overview • Food Sources • Food Groups
- Psycho Social Needs: Mental Health • Dementia/Alzheimer’s • Culture Diversities • Community Resources
- Death And Dying: Overview • Emotional Reactions To Dying • Client Needs • Care Measures Sensory Needs Oral Hygiene Circulatory Needs Elimination Comfort And Position • Do Not Resuscitate
- Emergency Preparedness
Agency Policies and Checklists: By signing my name below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and will comply with all applicable agency policies, guidelines, and checklists.
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