Home Health Aide - CNA Required - Generous Sign On Bonus!

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

11d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Team Manager, the CNA works consistently with identified case managers to provide direct personal care to patients. The CNA communicates regularly with the Case Manager about pertinent findings, the effectiveness of the CNA care plan in supporting progress toward outcomes, and potential needs to modify the CNA plan of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Rhode Island CNA certification.
Complete continuing education courses as required to maintain CNA certification.
Meet established competency requirements.
CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, with oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Previous home care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the established plan of care under Case Manager supervision, providing paraprofessional care while considering patient safety, comfort, and well-being.
Make scheduled patient visits and call patients or family members to schedule and confirm visit times.
Bathe, dress, and undress patients and assist with personal hygiene as outlined in the care plan.
Carry out household care tasks, including laundry and chores, changing linens, making occupied and unoccupied beds, preparing meals, feeding patients when necessary, and assisting with other activities of daily living.
Provide for and assist with patients’ elimination needs.
Report and record food and fluid intake and output as assigned.
Remind patients through cueing to take required medications when directed by the primary professional.
Observe patients and promptly report unusual reactions, occurrences, changes in condition, patient or family relationship difficulties, scheduling needs, and suspected abuse to the appropriate professional.
Obtain vital signs—including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature—under the primary professional’s supervision and in accordance with the CNA plan of care.
Set priorities and organize work schedules to complete daily patient and family care; complete day sheets and patient progress notes daily in accordance with Agency policies.
Document care provided and complete Agency paperwork accurately and on time.
Answer patients’ general questions courteously and refer specific questions to appropriate personnel.
Assist patients with physical and occupational therapy exercises as assigned.
Participate in Agency quality improvement activities and committees.