In Home Caregivers Needed (CNA/ HCA)

Position Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:

Basic first aid

Taking weight and vital signs

Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices

Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs

Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks

Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:

- Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating

Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:

-Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit

Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the Home Care Supervisor

Requirements

High school graduate or GED

Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state

Current CPR certification

Demonstrated proficiency in documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures

Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR

Valid Auto Insurance

Additional state specific requirements:

Continuing Education as required by state

Ongoing Education:

An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.

Other Skills/Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.