CNA Home Care

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care positions travel to various locations within the city and require the use of a personal vehicle with insurance coverage. This position works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or other professional. Offers compassionate care to all patients based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes, placing an emphasis on high quality, comprehensive treatment, by means of an interdisciplinary team and using a holistic approach.

Requirements

Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
Valid USA driver’s license
Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines
Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date.
Home Health Aid (HHA) certification on CNA license within thirty (30) days of start date. Extensions due to completion of orientation and competency determined by Director of Home Care.
Must pass a Background Check every five (5) years from start date that satisfies the Community Choices Waiver (CCW) program

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience as a CNA

Responsibilities

Assists patient with personal care, essential homemaking services, emotional, social, and spiritual support.
Assists patient with transferring and ambulation.
Assists patient with prescribed exercises and simple procedures which have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.
Use safety and patient care equipment appropriately.
Reinforce the safe use of equipment to the patient.
Uses proper body mechanics when providing patient care/homemaking services.
Use universal precautions in providing services.
Recognize limitations and seek assistance as needed.
Observes patient condition and immediately communicate changes/concerns.
Records care given and pertinent changes in the patient’s condition on the Aide Flow Sheet.