What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cna needed position at CenterWell Home Health?
Description
The Home Health Aide or CNA enables patients to stay in their homes by providing Skilled Care in the patient home; supporting patients and their families.
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Responsibilities
A Home Health Aide ( HHA ) :
- Provides direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
- Correctly assists the patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps for the patient, reading medication labels to the patient, checking the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose on the container label and observing the patient takes the medication
- Consistently takes accurate temperature, pulse and blood pressure measurements and recognizes and reports abnormal results to supervisor
- Helps patient maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care, nail / foot care and other activities
- Is able to communicate basic principles of nutrition, observe and record food and fluid intake when necessary. Safely positions patient for meals and feeds or assists in self feeding
- Provides necessary skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
Documents interactions with patients, caregivers, doctors and other staff members appropriately, legibly, thoroughly and in the amount of time allowed
Practice acceptable infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment
Required Experience / Skills :
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months
- Must meet applicable state certification requirements
- A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required
- Must be in good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have completed HHA / CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency.
- At least one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health / hospice agency.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Last updated : 2024-02-24
