Home Health Aide (CNA), Part time

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Plymouth, MN

6d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides services to maintain clients’ personal comfort under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist. The aide reports directly to a Staffing Manager and receives clinical oversight from the Clinical Supervisor. The role serves a client in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Adara Home Health describes its home care careers as offering flexibility and the ability to manage one’s own schedule, with an emphasis on work-life balance. The position includes personal care, household support essential to home health care, documentation, communication with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a safe and respectful client environment. The base salary range is $16–$22 per hour. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Currently or previously listed on the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registry, or successful completion of a formal certification training program and passing of a written test and competency evaluation; certificate must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
Be at least 18 years old, or be 16–17 and have participated in a related school-based job training program or completed a certified HHA Competency Evaluation.
At least six months of experience in a health care facility.
Demonstrated sympathetic attitude toward caring for vulnerable people.
Ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments.
Demonstrated dependability, tact, and ability to follow orders.
Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation to travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to providing health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, routine catheter and colostomy care, ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
Perform simple dressing changes that do not require the skills of a licensed nurse.
Assist with physician-ordered medications ordinarily self-administered, under RN direction and supervision, typically by reminding clients when to take medication.
Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under therapist direction and supervision, including range-of-motion exercises and home exercise programs.
Report changes in the client’s condition and needs to the Registered Nurse.
Perform household services essential to health care at home, including meal preparation or feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
Complete appropriate records documenting care provided and pertinent observations.
Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintain a safe client environment and identify and report suspected vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Maintain client confidentiality and treat clients and families with respect.
Understand, accept, and respond to each client’s emotional needs.
Participate in in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
Accept and fulfill assignments and exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
Follow infection-control policies, including proper handwashing technique.
May assist with precepting other CNAs.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the RN.