Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a home health and hospice setting. This role is a PRN position, meaning it is scheduled on an as-needed basis. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will receive patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiate delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence. The role involves collecting and documenting patient data, contributing to safety and quality care by relaying information, and informing licensed nurses of any changes in patient condition or needs. Responsibilities include assisting with patient hygiene, mobility, feeding, and performing procedures such as dressing changes, ostomy care, and specimen collection. The CNA will also prepare patients for discharge, manage supplies, and assist with clerical duties. A commitment to working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam.
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services OR Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health OR Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
• Driver’s License – State of Issuance
• Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Nice To Haves

• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED