Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Klarus Home Health / Jet Health Inc. is looking for compassionate and dedicated f ull time, part time, PRN / Per Diem CNA's (Certified Nursing Assistants) to provide ADL visit services for our community-based patients who are currently enrolled in our home health or hospice services in the Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas.

About Us :

Klarus Home Health & Hospice / Jet Health, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health & hospice care organization and one of the fastest growing home care companies. We are passionate about our employees and patients, providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive work environment.

Requirements : Job Description :

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide personal care and support services for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is essential in meeting the personal needs of patients, promoting comfort, and ensuring safety. The CNA is responsible for observing and reporting patient conditions and documenting care provided.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform personal care tasks, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen.
• Assist patients with dressing, undressing, and feeding as assigned.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as ordered.
• Provide skin care to prevent breakdown over bony prominence.
• Report significant changes in patient conditions to the Registered Nurse Case Manager.
• Assist in patient ambulation and exercise as instructed.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
• Perform light laundry tasks and maintain tidy patient living spaces.
• Conduct range of motion exercises and other simple procedures as instructed.
• Provide respite care for families and caregivers when appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation and care procedures, maintaining professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities.
• Respect patient and family environments and needs.
• Participate in on-call duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

Job Limitations :

The CNA will not perform tasks that are considered the practice of nursing as per the Nurse Practice Act.

Benefits for full time employees :