Home Health Aide/CNA (Part Time)

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The Home Health 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 Home Health CNA

is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Home

Health CNA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patients care.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, and keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals and 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 self-administration of medication.
• Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate(s): Completion and passing the test for an approved Nursing Assistant program in the State, CPR and HHA Certification, if required by state
• Experience: Entry Level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of medical basics and Home Health.
• Knowledge of HIPPA laws and confi...