Home Health Aide (CNA)

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Faribault, MN

5d•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides one-to-one care in clients’ homes under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist, helping maintain clients’ personal comfort. The position reports directly to a Staffing Manager and receives clinical oversight from the Clinical Supervisor. The part-time role offers a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. Client visits may take one to three hours each. The position reports to the Mankato, Minnesota office and serves Faribault, Waterville, Owatonna, and surrounding cities. The HHA provides personal care, supports therapy services and physician-ordered self-administered medications as directed, performs appropriate household tasks, documents care, and communicates observations to the interdisciplinary team. The role requires travel among clients’ homes and adaptability to community settings. Physical demands include lifting, bending, stooping, and stretching, with force requirements exceeding those for heavy work.

Requirements

Currently or previously listed on the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registry, or have successfully completed a formal certification training program and passed a written test and competency evaluation.
Certification must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.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.
Disclosure of 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 that clients ordinarily self-administer, under Registered Nurse direction and supervision; this typically involves 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 clients’ conditions and needs to the Registered Nurse.
Perform household services essential to health care at home, including meal preparation and 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.