Certified Home Health Aide CNA PRN

Elara Caring•Slidell, LA

23h•Remote

About The Position

Elara Caring offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth of the home care industry. Employees are empowered to make a real difference by fulfilling the company's mission daily. As a Certified Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A), you will join an elite team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Elara Caring emphasizes delivering high-quality care in patients' preferred home settings, recognizing that there's no place like home. This role is crucial in continuing to provide care to over 60,000 patients daily, making a difference in their health journey. The company seeks compassionate and committed individuals to be industry pioneers in unparalleled care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is required
State-established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR §484.36 and a competency evaluation program
50% travel required
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in a home health environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.