Home Health and Hospice CNA

Description

The Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential care and support to patients in their homes, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The CNA plays a crucial role in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring their vital signs, and reporting any changes to the nursing team.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays (M-F)

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement, Scrubs Provided

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help with mobility and transfers, ensuring the patient’s safety.
• Monitor vital signs and report any changes to the supervising nurse.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the healthcare team.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
• Maintain a lean and safe environment for patients.
• Accurately document care provided and report any significant changes in the patient’s condition. This includes noting exact medication and care provided with the date and time for insurance purposes and appropriate quality of care to patients.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control measures.
• Collaborate with family members and health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state in which work is performed.
• 2 years of previous CNA experience required.
• Home Health and Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform a range of nursing tasks with sensitivity and compassion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50lbs.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
• Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
• Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling medical instruments.
• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.