CNA-Flexible Scheduling (12hrs per week)

SIGN ON BONUS

Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client.
Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
Plans and prepares nutritious meals.
Assists the client with ambulation as approved.
Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan.
Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality.
Observes and reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor.
Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client.
Prepares a progress note promptly.
Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated.
Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care.
Attends in-service as required by State regulation.
Confers with the RN Case Manager about the client’s status and care.
Promptly report any change in client condition to the RN Case Manager
Works within the Home Aide’s scope of practice

Job Conditions/Requirements

Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weigh; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to effectively communicate in many methods including verbal, written, and visual.
Must adhere to company guidelines and policies as set forth in the contract
Equipment Operation

Use of BP cuff
Thermometer
Stethoscope
Pulse oximeter
Hand washing materials