CNA Full Time NE | Signature Medford Home Health and Hospice | Medford, OR

Signature Healthcare at Home•Central Point, OR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality, supportive care to assigned clients in their place of residence, according to the established plan of care under the instruction and supervision of a registered nurse. Assists clients toward optimal independence by providing personal care, light housekeeping and specific delegated nursing tasks.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training or the equivalent in the state in which you are applying for work in.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, inclusion of the State Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry, and current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Communication skills, including sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others
Observation of, reporting of, and documentation about the patient and care provided
Maintenance of a clean, safe and healthy environment
Basic infection control procedures
Basic nutrition and fluid intake
Reading and recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
Basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to an aide’s supervisor
Recognizing emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures
The physical, emotional, and developmental needs of, and ways to work with, the populations served by the agency, including the need for respect for the patient, the patient’s privacy, and the patient’s property
Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include; Bed bath; Sponge, tub, or shower bath; Shampoo: sink, tub, or bed; Nail and skin care; Oral hygiene; Toileting and elimination; Safe transfer techniques and ambulation; Normal range of motion and positioning.

Nice To Haves

May be required to attend to patients in homes that are not clean, are infested with insects or rodents and second hand smoke.
Pathways to & from houses as well as inside of houses may be cluttered and in poor repair.
Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/or traffic.
Working environment may have short periods of inadequate ventilation and/or temperature control.

Responsibilities

Attends annual safety and infection control education required by the agency.
Uses safe precautions as appropriate for patients, and self, e.g. proper positioning of self, good body mechanics, universal precautions, defensive driving skills.
Knows evacuation plan in each home that service is provided.
Meets Signature Healthcare at Home standards for attendance and punctuality; maintains professional manner in dress and in speech.
Completes mandatory education requirements annually and documents same.
Follows agency policies.
Maintains confidentiality of patients’ and families’ private health and other information.
Attends agency staff meetings as required.
Functions as a member of a team of caregivers, promoting team communication and support.
Meets productivity expectations for this position; organizes tasks and managers time effectively.
Documents client services legibly, accurately and in concert with agency standards.
Can work well alone, without supervision.
Asks appropriate questions when unsure of an assignment, takes initiative in areas expected of him/her.
Uses good judgment in difficult situations.
Works as scheduled; notifies the supervisor or designee of delays or absences within established expectations.
Able to problem-solve effectively when the home environment is not physically safe for staff or the patient.
Makes home visits to provide or assist with personal hygiene including shampooing hair, grooming, bathing, shaving, dressing, mouth care, nail care as instructed by the plan of care.
Performance of simple procedures as assigned by the Registered Nurse: a) Personal Care; b) Ambulation and exercise; c) Household services essential to health care at home; d) Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered; e) Reporting changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
Completing appropriate records the day of service.
Any other task the agency may choose to have the home health aide perform.
Works cooperatively with others; works out issues and problems with others assertively.
Follows the line of authority when one-on-one problem solving doesn’t work.
Contributes to a positive atmosphere in the office as well as patient’s homes.
Willing to help others when needed.
Possesses personal authority to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles and ages.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.
Reports, as appropriate, actual or suspicious activity related to fraud and/or operational abuse of laws, regulations and standards.