Home Health CNA

Lutheran Senior Services

10d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Introduction: At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary: Responsible for providing personal care according to written Care Plan prepared by the Registered Nurse under the supervision of the RN and order by the physician.

Requirements

Current CNA certification
Prior experience as a C.N.A.
Satisfactory completion of the Home Health Aide Competency Examination
Ability to provide own transportation
Ability to carry out directions
Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all procedures included in the Home Health Aide job description
Must be able to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members, including physical and psychological dangers
Must have the ability to effectively cope with patients, families, and all others with varying backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital experience, and/or equivalent experience in nursing home or public health nursing, is preferred
Previous Home Health Aide experience preferrable

Responsibilities

Follows the written instructions on the Aide Assignment Sheet for patient care, as prepared by the Registered Nurse
Assists patients in activities of daily living (ADL): Personal hygiene, bathing, shampoo, shaving, mouth care, skin care, eating, dressing, elimination
Assists patient with ambulation, transfers, and exercise
Performs household services essential to health care at home, including personal laundry, making bed as well as other small household tasks
Cares for patient’s surroundings as necessary to maintain, as much as possible, a safe environment
Maintains cheerful and positive attitude while providing personal care and supportive services as assigned by the Registered Nurse
Engages in conversation that is neither personal nor controversial in nature
Reports to the Registered Nurses/Nursing Supervisor changes in the patient’s condition and/or emotional status and needs
Completes appropriate documentation according to Hospice policies utilizing the medical record software system via the assigned agency device; Initiates documentation in the patient’s home on the device and completes after the visit.
Maintains patient confidentiality while using EMR device
Attends all mandatory in-service programs and staff meetings