Home Health and Hospice Aide

Franklin County Medical Center•Preston, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always committed to improvement, we hope to soon be in the top 20 critical access hospitals and are also currently constructing a new 24,000 square foot medical office to bring better access, accommodations, and services to the community. As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our CNAs, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, flexible scheduling, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Idaho
High school diploma or GED preferred
Good communication skills, both written and oral, in the English language
Must have a cell phone, valid driver’s license, and access to an automobile in good working condition
Must be able to multi-task and work cooperatively with individuals and teams
Regular and predictable attendance
Regularly required to stand; walk and sit; operate a computer; operate a motor vehicle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist
Occasionally required to push or pull up to 70 pounds
Frequently able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds
Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy
Have full COVID-19 vaccination (some exemptions allowed)

Nice To Haves

six months of prior experience

Responsibilities

Reminding the patient to take medication
Performing simple diagnostic activities including taking vital signs, checking temperature, and monitoring blood sugar
Assisting with hygiene, such as tooth or dental care, bathing, shaving, and hair care
Performing active and passive range of motion exercises with the patient
Ensuring proper nutrition of the patient by instructing basic principles of good nutrition, observing and recording food and fluid intake, positioning the patient for meals, feeding as needed, and encouraging self-feeding
Assisting the patient with light housekeeping and other duties, such as doing laundry, bed changing, bed making, and cleaning