CNA

Aspen Healthcare Services • Argyle, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Live - In Friday-Monday Start Friday at 10am- Ends Monday morning 8am Join the Aspen Team.... A great place to be! Aspen is hiring Live-in Certified Nurse Aides/Home Health Aides for the Argyle area who desire to make a difference in the lives of others by joining our team and providing quality care to our patients! Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the client in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma preferred
• Licensure: Must have current driver's license
• Experience: At least one (1) year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a Hospital, nursing home, or home health agency, or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care and to include personal hygiene, ambulation, exercise, safe transfers and other supportive tasks as assigned.
• Report changes in the patient's condition appropriately .
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Practice accepted in infection control principles.
• Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment that promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending 12 hrs of in-services per year.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED