Home Health Aide, CNA
About The Position
The Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and performs personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The HHA is responsible for providing patient care, observing patients for changes in health status, reporting these observations to the clinical team, and documentation of all visits in the company EMR. The HHA will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of all patient care.
Requirements
- Nurse Aide/Assistant certification that is unexpired and in good standing with all regulatory boards.
- Possess and maintain valid CPR certification. Must have obtained in-person with a practical skills evaluation as part of the final test.
- Able to read, follow written instructions and document care provided.
- 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 and patience.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Providing patient care
- Observing patients for changes in health status
- Reporting observations to the clinical team
- Documentation of all visits in the company EMR
Benefits
- Fully vested 401(k) with 4% company match
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
