CNA Home Health/Hospice
About The Position
Responsible for assisting the patient with activities of daily living and personal care. The C.N.A., in collaboration with patient, family, and health care team, will provide direct and indirect nursing care of the patient utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a Registered Nurse according to the following work systems/functions. WVUHS Home Care offers comprehensive support and peace of mind to individuals and families as they transition from hospital to home. Through our Home Health, Hospice, and Home Medical Equipment (HME) services, we are dedicated to ensuring each patient receives the highest level of care and comfort, whether recovering from surgery, managing an illness, or requiring specialized medical equipment at home. Our Home Health and Hospice teams are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve. Alongside these services, WVU Medicine’s Home Medical Equipment program offers high-quality, affordable products and equipment to enhance patient care and maintain independence at home. Whether you or a loved one requires skilled nursing, in-home hospice support, or home medical equipment, WVUHS Home Care is here to provide compassionate, patient-focused support tailored to your needs. Together, our Home Health, Hospice, and HME teams are dedicated to working with you and your family to make your health and well-being our top priority.
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D.
- Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Certified Nursing Assistant through the Maryland Board of Nursing OH: Certified Nursing Assistant through the Ohio Department of Health PA: Certified Nursing Assistant through the Pennsylvania Department of State WV: Certified Nursing Assistant through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification within 30 days of date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provides personal and hygienic care every visit as per care plan and basic care standard in accordance with age-specific needs and policy and procedure.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment per the basic care standard within the limitations of the home setting.
- Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for dignity of patient and respects patient’s property in performing all patient care.
- Completes assignments in a timely manner as per standard.
- Follows plan of care assigned by RN.
- Relays critical information to the appropriate staff regarding patient condition.
- Confers with the primary nurse on the original plan of care and any subsequent updates.
- Documents patient status and care of services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
- Reports observed changes in patient condition to R.N.’s, including recognition and reporting of changes in level of comfort.
- Reports abnormalities in vital signs to R.N.
- Utilizes supplies effectively and to ensure cost containment.
- Perform the following treatments/procedures according to the specific standards included but not limited to: Measuring vital signs, Lifting and moving patients, Positioning the patient in bed, Transferring patient from bed to chair, Ambulating patient, ROM, Bed-making, Personal Hygiene (Oral care, Bathing, Back massage, Perineal Care, Hair Care, Shaving, Nail Care, Changing clothes), Assisting with elimination (Bed pan, Urinal, BSC, Ostomy care), Patients’ weights, Case care.
- Identifies the stages of death and dying.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
