CNA - Home Health - Days

About the position

The CNA - Home Health position at VNA Home Health Services in York, PA involves providing essential personal care and support to patients in their homes. The role requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthful environment while assisting patients with daily activities and therapy-related procedures. The position is full-time, requiring 36 hours per week, with a schedule of 8am to 4:30pm and no holidays or weekends required. The primary client support location is York County, but travel to surrounding counties may be necessary based on patient care demands. A clean driving record and personal vehicle are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, assistance with procedures as an extension of therapy services, and assistance with ambulation and exercise according to a written plan of care developed by the primary nurse or therapist.
• Performs household services to maintain a safe and healthful environment for the patient as assigned.
• Assists in assessing patient/family needs and makes recommendations to the primary nurse or therapist.
• Encourages independence, self-help, and use of assistive devices according to established plan of care.
• Provides a stabilizing influence within the home, thereby promoting the mental health of the patient and family.
• Carries out the written plan of care as established by the primary clinician, with supervisory visits every two weeks.
• Reports significant observations or changes in the patient's condition or family situation to the primary clinician or appropriate manager/coordinator.
• Maintains established schedule and reports any necessary changes immediately.
• Submits complete, accurate, neat, and timely records according to established policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team caring for assigned patients.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with all applicable safety regulations.
• Seeks and accepts direction and supervision from the appropriate clinician as needed.
• Functions in a cost-effective manner with regard to utilization of time, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner and promotes a positive corporate image.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Less than 1 year of work experience, with 3 - 6 months of competency evaluation program completion required.
• If no prior training or experience, must complete the home health aide course, pass a written test, and demonstrate the ability to perform the functions of this position by passing a skills checklist.
• Experience in working with elderly patients is preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Required.
• Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence with a driving record that meets requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in working with elderly patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy