Home Health Aide (CNA), Part time

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Mankato, MN

4d•$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 position reports directly to a Staffing Manager and receives clinical oversight from the Clinical Supervisor. The role serves a client in Mankato, Minnesota, with scheduled evening coverage Monday through Sunday from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and morning coverage Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The work requires travel within the community and adaptability to varied environments and settings. The position is part-time, with a stated base pay range of $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 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Certification must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.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, if 16–17, 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 care of 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 per 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 conviction 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.
Ability to meet heavy-to-very-heavy physical demands, including lifting, bending, stooping, and stretching; exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to assess physical and emotional needs and respond appropriately, and to adapt to a variety of community environments and settings.

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 are ordinarily self-administered under Registered Nurse 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 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 Registered Nurse.