Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$19 - $22

About The Position

A CNA is responsible for assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, dressing, etc. They also assist in the delivery of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and restorative care, such as accompaniment to clinic appointments, physical therapy exercises and quality of life activities. CNAs are instrumental in the fulfilment of our mission to keep participants living as independently as possible for as long as possible and function as an important part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Colorado
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail, elderly or disabled population is required.
Current First Aid/BLS Certification is required
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of how to use and maintain medical equipment (adaptive, hoyer lift, etc.) is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Travels to participant’s homes to assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned/designated in the care plan
Assists participants with restorative and supportive care (including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheters, enemas, home exercise program as instructed by physical therapist), as assigned/designated in the care plan
Assists in monitoring participant’s health status (vital signs, weight, skin condition, appetite and changes in functional ability). Observes participant when they are taking prescribed medications
Reports any concerns or major changes to Home Care Coordinator in a timely manner
Assists participants with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) (grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care) as assigned/designated in the care plan
Documents services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completion
Participates in participant’s care planning through with interdisciplinary teams
Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.
Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assigned
Other duties as requested/assigned