CNA

Home Health and Hospice company providing healthcare services to the aging population in their homes.

Sign on bonus 500.00 for full time

sign on bonus 250.00 for part time

JOB SUMMARY

The Home Health and Hospice Aide provides personal care, home hygiene services and other supportive services to persons who are receiving Hospice care at home. All such services will be provided in accordance with a comprehensive patient care plan and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Qualifications:

• Current CPR and Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Demonstrated skill with general use and functions of the computer; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop.
• Must be able to work independently and have a flexible schedule Essential Functions and Responsibilities.
• Provide in-home personal care and supportive services to patients.
• Communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, care givers, and other staff.
• Able to observe, report, and chart patient status and the care or service provided.
• Able to read and record vitals (temperature, pulse, and respiration).
• Understanding and compliance with Alpha Home Health and Hospice infection control policy and procedures.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding infection control that’s provided by the CM.
• Understanding of basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported the CM.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Able to recognize emergencies and the knowledge of emergency procedures and their application; compliance with Alpha emergency policy and procedures .
• Working understanding of patients’
• Working understanding of safe and appropriate techniques for performing personal hygiene and grooming (e.g. bed bath; sponge, tub, and shower bath; hair shampoo (sink, tub, and bed); nail and skin care; oral hygiene; toileting and elimination.
• Demonstrated skill performing safe transfer techniques and ambulation.
• Demonstrated skill performing normal range of motion and positioning.
• Understanding of adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Any other task that Alpha or CM may choose to have an aide perform; Alpha will train HHAs, as needed, for skills not covered in the basic checklist.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records within 48-hrs through web-based; chart initial visits and each visit thereafter.
• Attend a minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs.
• Provide feedback to the CM regarding changes in patient’s physical, social, or psychological condition.
• Must be able to stoop and bend, lift and carry at least 25 pounds, and push a wheelchair.
• Must show considerable initiative, judgment, and organizational skills to work independently in an unsupervised environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.