Homecare Aide CNA - Mount Pleasant

Intermountain Health•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN or Rehab Therapist, the Senior Home Services Assistant recognizes and completes patient care needs with minimal direct supervision. The role provides basic patient care and related services to meet patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs in the home setting, as specified in the plan of treatment. Care may include toileting, bathing, changing linens and clothing, providing fresh water and ice, assisting with ambulation, and other comfort measures. The aide travels to patients’ homes to deliver care safely and on time. The position is part of Intermountain Home Health’s home-based care team, supporting patients through their health journeys in a comfortable and familiar setting. It is based in Mount Pleasant and covers Sanpete County, Utah. The role is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with scheduled visits on weekdays during the day and no nights or weekends. Mileage is reimbursed, and the schedule is flexible.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a CNA or other applicable healthcare experience.
Experience working in home health or hospice.
Homecare Aide bowel and bladder care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform bowel and bladder care, including bladder irrigation, bowel stimulation, and digital stool removal.
As delegated by an RN, assist patients with self-administering medications and provide simple wound care and ostomy care.
Assist with end-of-life care and provide personal care support to medically complex patients who may be unable to perform activities of daily living independently.
Coordinate patient schedules with appropriate staff and patients or family members, and make assigned visits on time.
Keep accurate records of time and mileage.
Remain accessible during the assigned schedule.
Follow the aide delegation plan, perform duties within scope of practice, and perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
Promote a safe environment by following safety policies, including infection control, lifting and transferring, and disaster procedures.
Take appropriate action in emergencies.
Explain the care being provided to patients.
Report significant care concerns or safe-environment issues to the Case Manager or Agency before leaving the home, and report other general care concerns before completing the shift.
Observe, report, and record patient responses to the treatment plan through point-of-care charting.