CNA

Bluebonnet Health Services • Tomball, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services as an extension of nursing or therapy services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient, caregiver(s), and family; and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Provides direct patient services that are ordered by the physician, included in the plan of care, permitted to be performed under state law, and consistent with the home health aide training. Provides care under the direction and supervision of the RN or therapist and in accordance with the Home Health Aide Care Plan. Provides hands-on personal care and support services as assigned and according to the Agency policies. Provides assistance to patients with ambulation, safe transfers, and exercises as assigned and per the Agency policies. Provides assistance with medications ordinarily self-administered. This assistance is limited to getting water or fluids for the patient to take medication. Appropriately reports changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care. Practices in accordance with accepted infection control principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, caregiver(s), families, and other employees. Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property. Provides necessary assistance to patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year. Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed a state-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets state and federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets state and federal requirements, or a state licensure program that meets state and federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregiver(s), as well as to other Agency staff.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate.
• At least one (1) year of experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal healthcare and related services to patients in their place of residence.
• Assist in providing a safe and clean environment.
• Work cooperatively with the patient, caregiver(s), and family.
• Share observations and problems with the supervisor.
• Provide direct patient services ordered by the physician and included in the plan of care.
• Provide hands-on personal care and support services as assigned.
• Provide assistance to patients with ambulation, safe transfers, and exercises.
• Provide assistance with medications ordinarily self-administered (limited to getting water or fluids).
• Appropriately report changes in patient's condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional.
• Document pertinent information and care rendered to patients.
• Practice in accordance with accepted infection control principles.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, caregiver(s), families, and other employees.
• Provide an environment that promotes respect for patients' privacy and property.
• Provide necessary assistance to patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Attend 12 hours of in-services per year.
• Promote the Agency philosophy and administrative policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED