PRN CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

Grace Home Health is looking for a CNA to be part of our wonderful team to support our continued growth.

We are seeking talented and compassionate aides that want to make a significant difference in the lives of their patients.

The CNA is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

The CNA is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The CNA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to the following:
Baths
Back rubs
Oral hygiene
Shampoos
Changing bed linen
Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
Skin care to prevent breakdown
Assisting the patient with bathroom accommodations
Keeping the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
Planning and preparing nutritious meals
Assisting in feeding the patient if necessary.
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered ( with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.
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Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.

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Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Possess and maintains a current Heart Association Approved CPR certification.
Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Type: Part-time

Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
Signing bonus
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CNA (Required)
Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: On the road