Home Health Aide CNA
About The Position
As our Home Health Aide CNA, you will provide essential personalized support and companionship to clients in their homes, enhancing their overall quality of life and fostering independence according to individualized care plans. Every day you will assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments. You will meticulously document services provided and proactively communicate any changes in the client's condition to the appropriate supervisor. To be successful in this role, you will possess a compassionate and patient demeanor, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to client dignity and well-being. Your ability to adapt to varying client needs, maintain a safe environment, and adhere to care plans with attention to detail is essential.
Requirements
- Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and caregivers, as well as to other Home Health Agency staff and document care given
- Possess and maintain current BLS certification
- ND CNA
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements
Nice To Haves
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Responsibilities
- Providing personal care including: Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos, Changing bed linen, Assisting patients with dressing and undressing, Skin care to prevent breakdown, Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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