Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

Overview

Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA), where your dedication and skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and clients. In this vital role, you will provide personalized, high-quality care to individuals across various settings, including home healthcare, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospice care. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure that each patient receives respectful, safe, and effective support tailored to their unique needs. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your caregiving expertise while fostering a warm and supportive environment for those in your care.

Duties

• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using patient transfer methods and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status accurately.
• Support medication administration following home healthcare regulations and medical documentation protocols while maintaining strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Observe patients closely for changes in condition or behavior, especially in memory care or dementia care settings, and communicate findings effectively to supervising nurses or healthcare providers.
• Provide specialized care for individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, or end-of-life needs by implementing personalized care plans and offering emotional support.
• Maintain clean and safe environments through light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal preparation, and ensuring a hygienic space for clients.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to ensure seamless communication across healthcare teams.

Skills

• Proven experience working with geriatric patients, individuals with disabilities, or in hospice and memory care environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, patient care procedures, and home health care regulations.
• Ability to perform patient transfers safely using methods like Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices; physically capable of heavy lifting when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams; sensitive to patient needs and preferences.
• Competency in vital signs measurement, medication administration, catheter care, and basic life support (BLS) including CPR.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation; understanding of HIPAA compliance to protect patient privacy.
• Demonstrated caregiving skills with a compassionate attitude towards seniors and individuals with complex health conditions such as dementia or terminal illnesses.

Join us in delivering exceptional home health care that empowers patients to live safely and comfortably! Your expertise will help foster independence while ensuring safety, dignity, and compassion at every step of the caregiving journey.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person