Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a training program or competency test for a Home Health aide meeting Wisconsin Department of Health and Medicare requirements for a CNA.
• Current driver's license.
• Current and eligible listing on the Wisconsin registry to provide home health and hospice care.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of attendance at a hospice training class or willingness to attend.
• Belief in and working knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Home health and/or hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, transfers, assistance with ambulation, toileting, support with self-administration of medications, and light housekeeping.
• Assist with assigned nursing duties when instructed and supervised by an RN, such as simple dressing changes and indwelling catheter care.
• Assist with prescribed exercises that patients and/or aides have been taught by an appropriate health professional.
• Notify the case manager or clinical supervisor of deviations from the Activity Plan.
• Report changes in a patient's condition, including pain control, to the case manager or clinical supervisor within one hour of assessment.
• Complete appropriate clinical records accurately, documenting assigned duties and patient observations within 48 hours of providing care.
• Work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team and contribute to the plan of treatment based on knowledge and experience.