Home Health Aide (CNA)

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Eagan, MN

4d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Adara Home Health is hiring a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide one-to-one care in clients’ homes. The position offers a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday, and client visits may last one to three hours. The role reports to a Staffing Manager and works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist, with clinical oversight by the Clinical Supervisor. The position reports to the Mendota Heights, Minnesota office and provides services in Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, and surrounding cities. The CNA provides personal care and other services needed to maintain clients’ comfort and support health care at home. Duties include assistance with daily activities, simple procedures, household services, documentation, communication with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a safe and respectful client environment. The role requires travel between clients’ homes and adaptability to different community settings. 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 successfully completed a formal certification training program and passed a written test and competency evaluation.
CNA certificate must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.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 years old 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 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 for 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 clients with 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 the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, typically by reminding clients when to take medication.
Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist, 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 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 abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients.
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.