Holyoke VNA & Hospice · Home Health AideHolyoke, MAAides / AssistantsPart Time, 32, day shift, Friday - Monday 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pmPosted 07 / 18 / 2024Req # 9665
The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. is looking to hire a Registered Nurse working part-time for home care & hospice experience.
32 hours weekly - Friday through Monday schedule (generous weekend differential)
- Practice proper infection control and use standard precautions.
- Perform minimal light housekeeping tasks per the instructions on the HCA care plan if time allows.
- Assist or provide personal hygiene (sponge bath, shower or tub bath, bed bath, and mouth care).
- Assist clients with dressing.
- Remind clients to take medication(s).
- Plan and prepare or assist in preparing nutritious meals or prescribed diets.
- Assist the patient to perform prescribed physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy exercises as instructed by the appropriate professional.
- Assist in the use, care and cleaning of prescribed medical equipment (hospital bed, cane, walker, quad cane, etc.).
- Use a Hoyer lift or similar equipment to transfer patients to and from the bed, toilet, chair, tub, etc.
- Manually assist disabled or handicapped patients with transfers.
- Observe and accurately report all changes in the patient’s physical, emotional or social condition on a timely basis.
- Identify and report unsafe and / or potentially unsafe practice in patient care to supervisors and to nurses or therapists.
- Maintain confidentiality during and after working hours. Follow assigned schedules and notify the office of changes.
- Accurately complete required work time and charting reports and return them to the office on a timely basis.
- Provide care and emotional support to persons who are acutely or chronically ill, which may include involvement in sensitive family relationships, in a supportive, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
- Complete job responsibilities in a professional, positive manner in accordance with the agency’s philosophy, goals and policies.
- Attend scheduled in-service programs (twelve hours annually).
- Performing other duties as responsibility necessitates or as required.
Minimum Requirements : MA license - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required. 1 3 years experience preferred. Current CPR certification required.
We offer a competitive salary & benefit package, including :
- Low cost health insurance (no deductible for services at Holyoke Medical)
- Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Plans
- Employer paid disability and life insurance
- Retirement Plan (403b) w / matching contribution
- Up to $7000 in degree / tuition reimbursement
- Free onsite parking
- Voluntary benefits (Colonial products, Legal, and Pet Insurance)
- In House Pharmacy
- On Site Fitness Center & Relaxation room
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