STNA/CNA
About The Position
The Home Health Aide I (HHA) is an essential member of the home care team and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Supervising Therapist. The role provides compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care needs while helping maintain a safe, comfortable living environment. The HHA communicates and documents changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or supervisor and maintains positive relationships. The company adopts the state-defined home health aide scope of practice, and the HHA is responsible for duties within that scope. The description is not a comprehensive listing of all employee activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- One year of verifiable experience as a nurse aide in a hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or private setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Complete a skills competency test with a score of 80% or higher.
- Effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Remain calm, patient, and accommodating; demonstrate compassion and care when working with patients.
- Follow directions and work as a team member.
- Be observant and detail-oriented.
- Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the applicant listed as a driver.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) credential or complete 75-hour nurse aide training (CNA).
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Clean supplies and the service area after providing personal care.
- Assist patients with lifting and transferring as needed.
- Perform simple exercises as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation and range-of-motion exercises.
- Maintain positive relationships with patients, their families, and staff.
- Help ensure the patient's living environment is healthy and safe.
- Report changes in patients’ medical or living conditions to the supervisor or case manager.
- Complete documentation appropriately and on time.
- Understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
- Communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or a supervisor.
- Follow applicable legal rules and regulations.
- Complete 12 hours of in-services each calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
