What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNAS AND HHAS position at Lotus Care at Home?
LOTUS CARE AT HOME is seeking Home Health Aides or CNAs to join our winning team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned patients in the MIAMI-DADE area and surrounding cities. Working for our Home Health you will be considered an independent contractor and the starting rates for an HHA can vary with experience. Come grow with our agency!!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients
- Provide basic patient care and treatment
- Communication skills
- Observation, reporting, and documentation of a client’s status and the care or service furnished
- Temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure readings
- Basic infection control procedures and instruction on universal precautions
- Basic elements of body functions and changes in body function that must be reported to the supervisor
- Maintenance of a clean, healthy, and safe environment
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency protocol
- Recognition of the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of a client
- Ability to work with the populations served by the agency, including the need for respect of client privacy and property
- Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include: Bed bath Sponge, tub, or shower bath Shampoo, sink, tub, or bed
- Nail and hair care
- Oral hygiene
- Safe transfer techniques and ambulation
- Normal range of motion and position
- Adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Patient right
Qualifications and Skills
- Home Health Aide certification required, as obtained through successful completion of an approved program. Able to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing patient care
- Current CPR Card, Current TB, Current Physical, Current ID/DL, SSN Card
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- HOME HEALTH / COMPANION: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA/HHA (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $15 - $20