Certified Nursing Assistant

About the position

This position will provide basic care to clients, as well as assist them in daily activities/tasks outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Administrator or CSS and is kept in the client's home.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific care plans for clients
• Record pertinent information pertaining to the client's care.
• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• Assist with routine bodily functions such as assisting clients with toileting.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.
• Take client's vital signs and recording input and output.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Accurately prepare daily records and submitting them to the office by date due
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Home Health Aide must have a minimum of one year of personal care experience which is verifiable through three work references.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of high school or GED certification.
• Six months training as a Certified Nurse Aide and complete a competency evaluation.
• Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Administrator any changes in client's condition.
• Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Must maintain current credentials, including CPR, First Aide, TB Test, Physical, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and attend required in-services or other requirements as mandated by the state or contract specifications.