Home Care and Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Avera•Spirit Lake, IA

About The Position

Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to deliver the best possible nursing care in LRH’s patient-focused setting. SUMMARY: Under specific written assignment and supervision, provides a variety of health maintenance and housekeeping tasks to assist patients in maintaining a safe home environment. Assist home care and hospice patients with activities of daily living. Services may include personal care, exercise assistance, light housekeeping and laundry. Must have great communication and time management skills, be compassionate and friendly. EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. One year of Home Care experience preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
75-hour Nursing Assistant certification or equivalent upon hire.
National Home Health Aide/Homemaker certification.
Current Mandatory Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting certification within six months of hire.
Basic Life Support certification within six months of hire.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance coverage.
Must have great communication and time management skills
Must be compassionate and friendly

Nice To Haves

One year of Home Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of health maintenance and housekeeping tasks to assist patients in maintaining a safe home environment.
Assist home care and hospice patients with activities of daily living.
Services may include personal care, exercise assistance, light housekeeping and laundry.