DISPATCHED HCA POSITION, OPENINGS AND ASSIGNMENT Clause Samples
The "Dispatched HCA Position, Openings and Assignment" clause defines how positions for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) are identified, made available, and filled within an organization. It typically outlines the process for notifying the agency or staff provider about open HCA roles, the criteria for matching candidates to these roles, and the procedures for confirming assignments. This clause ensures that staffing needs are communicated clearly and that the process for assigning HCAs is organized and efficient, ultimately helping to maintain adequate staffing levels and continuity of care.
DISPATCHED HCA POSITION, OPENINGS AND ASSIGNMENT. The Labor Management Relations Committee shall develop a written Dispatched HCA Job Description, which shall be attached as a part of the Agreement. Openings for dispatched HCA positions shall be filled based on the level of demonstrable skills as delineated in the Dispatched Worker Job Description. In filling open dispatched HCA positions among competing qualified candidates, seniority shall apply. An HCA's ability to perform non-HCA duties (including, but not limited to, office clerical work) shall not be considered when filling dispatched HCA vacancies. Dispatched HCA positions shall be opened and filled at the discretion of each Addus branch office. The Employer may require dispatched HCAs to wait by the phone at home, or to perform non- HCA duties in an Addus office, during hours for which the dispatched HCA is being paid. Dispatched HCAs shall make their best effort to perform non-HCA duties as instructed. Failure to perform non-HCA duties in a manner satisfactory to the Employer shall not be considered just cause for discipline, except in cases of gross misconduct. When becoming a dispatched HCA, the employee and Employer shall meet and develop a list of the employee’s skills and abilities. Dispatched HCAs assigned shall agree to accept all client assignments offered consistent with the agreed-upon list of their skills and abilities. Dispatched HCAs who decline client assignments that are consistent with their agreed-upon skills and abilities may be subject to reassignment to regular (non-dispatched) home care aide status.