Home Health Aide (CNA)

Adara Home Health•Faribault, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides in-home personal care and related services under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist. The aide works to maintain each client’s personal comfort and reports directly to a Staffing Manager, with clinical oversight from the Clinical Supervisor. The role involves providing one-to-one care in clients’ homes, with visits typically lasting one to three hours. The position is based out of the Mankato, Minnesota office and serves Faribault, Waterville, Owatonna, and surrounding cities. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The role requires travel to clients’ homes and adapting to a variety of community environments. The stated base salary range is $16–$22 per hour, with compensation determined by factors including experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Currently or previously listed on the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registry, or completion of a formal certification training program and passage of a written test and competency evaluation; the certificate must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
Be at least 18 years old, or, if 16–17 years old, 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 related to the provision of 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 clients, bending, stooping, and stretching; the posting specifies 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 adapt to a variety of community environments and settings and assess and respond appropriately to clients’ physical and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

Assist clients 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 the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse; this typically involves reminding clients when to take medication.
Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under a therapist’s 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, 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 when 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.