CNA - Home Health

$21 - $32/Yr

Peace Health - Ketchikan, AK

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Ketchikan, AK
Hospitals

About the position

PeaceHealth is seeking a CNA - Home Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.89 - $32.83. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. The role involves assisting professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
  • Perform basic technical skills which may include, CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
  • Assists patient with personal care which may include bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
  • Provides patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
  • Maintains unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
  • Documents relevant patient care data.
  • May provide clerical support to the unit, doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Accredited Program Required: Certified Nursing Assistant.
  • Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in an acute care facility.
  • Required: Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
  • Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
  • Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Alaska.
  • Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.

Nice-to-haves

  • CNA level II certification required at time of hire.
  • Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of surgical experience is required for Short Stay Unit.

Benefits

  • Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
  • 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options.
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
  • Wellness benefits.
  • Expanded EAP and mental health program.
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