CNA HHA

Pay: $13.00 - $24.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide personal health care and related services to the client in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Licensure: Must have current drivers license and current CNA license

Experience:

• Hospice or Home Health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)

Work Location: On the road