CNA Home Health - King County

Careage Home Health - King County•Bellevue, WA

1d•$24 - $27•Remote

About The Position

Careage Home Health is hiring a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant to visit with patients in their homes throughout King County. This position requires traveling and visiting with multiple patients in their homes daily. The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with policies and procedures. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of a specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must have an active WA State CNA license.
Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance to meet or exceed the requirements for the State of Washington.
Must be able to complete and pass a Fingerprint background check upon hire, and periodically as required by state law.
Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English.
Must possess strong oral, written and telephone skills.
Must be dependable.
Certified in First Aid/CPR.
Must be in good health and physically/mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Capable of meeting all requirements that may be specified by the state or other regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Performs personal care, bath, and hands-on care as assigned.
Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.