Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Eden Health•Safford, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides care ordered by the physician and directed by the registered nurse or appropriate skilled professional as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. This includes baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing patients, feeding, and transferring patients. The CNA takes accurate vital signs, demonstrates competency in required skills, and describes the activities of daily living, assisting the patient to meet these activities. They participate in case conferences, notify appropriate licensed staff when a patient complains of pain, and recognize and report changes in skin condition. The CNA positions patients in bed with proper body alignment, assists with ambulation and transfer techniques, and performs patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces medical errors. They support cultural practices that do not harm the patient/family or interfere with treatment, identify and communicate findings to the Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager, and participate in other mandated activities as requested. Clear, concise documentation in the medical record is required, relating to reimbursement guidelines and Agency policy and procedure.

Requirements

Home Health Aide certificate obtained by: Completion of a certified home health aide course.
Certified by State Department of Health Services.
Successful completion of a State-established or other training program that meets CMS requirements (484.36(a)) and a competency evaluation program or State licensure program that meets CMS requirements (484.36(b) or (e)).
On-the-job instruction relative to specific patient needs and continuing inservice training, so that patient safety may be assured and the personal care and homemaking needs of the patient are adequately met.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides care ordered by the physician and directed by the registered nurse or appropriate skilled professional as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload including baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing patient, feeding, and transferring patient.
Takes accurate vital signs.
Demonstrates competency in required skills per Competency Skills Checklist.
Describes the activities of daily living and demonstrates the ability to use techniques to assist the patient to meet these activities.
Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
Recognizes and reports changes in skin condition.
Positions patient in bed with proper body alignment.
Assists patient with ambulation and transfer techniques as necessary.
Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports cultural practices as long as these practices do not harm the patient/family or interfere with the planned course of medical treatment.
Identifies and communicates findings to the Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager.
Participates in HHA’s other mandated activities, as requested by Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS).
Provides clear, concise documentation in medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Agency policy and procedure.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
Employee Hardship Fund
Bonuses Program
Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
Employee Wellness. Family first culture
Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
Financial Planning through Unum
Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
Training and educational Assistance
Career Advancement Opportunities
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status