CNA Homecare
Maxim Healthcare Services
Greenfield, WI, US
Full-time
Part-time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Maxim Healthcare is looking for compassionate CNA- Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team to help support our adult patients stay safe and in their homes.
Currently hiring for full-time and part-time positions with 1st and 2nd shift hours available!
The Certified Nursing Assistant / Personal Care Assistant is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patients’ needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Bathing (sponge bath, shower, tub, shampoo)
- Back rubs
- Grooming (nail filing, hair care, oral hygiene)
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals
- Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary
- Takes and records oral and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency)
- Assists with mobility, positioning, transfers, and using transfer / mobility devices as applicable, according to the plan if care
- Assists with active and passive range of motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency
- Assists patient in the self-administration of medication
- Does patient’s laundry, as appropriate
- Meets safety needs of patients, including proper use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, , maintains compliance with Maxim Falls Prevention program, Infection Control program, and patient-specific Emergency Management plan as applicable
- Reports patient’s condition and significant changes to the supervising Registered Nurse
- Adherence to Maxim’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements :
- Successful completion of a nursing assistant / home health aide or competency training and evaluation program as applicable, per State / Federal regulations
- Successful completion of Maxim’s Clinical Competency Program for home health aides, including successful completion of examinations with score of 80% or higher, and demonstration of all required skills per State / Federal regulations
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
- Meets Maxim and applicable State Background Investigation requirements
- Possession of current CPR certification and First Aid training / certification as applicable, per State regulations
- Participation in Tuberculosis screening / testing requirements per Maxim policy and as applicable, per State regulation
- Successful completion of Maxim’s orientations / trainings, in-service program, and Maxim training examinations, with a score of 80% or greater
Benefits At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
30+ days ago