Home Health Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Coordinator / CNA Full Time 4pm- 12am Monday thru Friday

We are currently seeking a caring and dependable candidate, for Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) position, who is attentive, positive, able to pay attention to small details and changes in the individual's condition. A minimum of 1 year work experience in a home health environment is a plus. This candidate must have experience working with individual(s) w / intellectual disabilities, focusing on specialty areas of autism spectrum and individuals with Down Syndrome, and Dementia.

Job duties and requirements include lifting a minimum of 60lbs, assistance with bathing, meal preparations, and medications reminders. Must be able to type a minimum of 35 wpm (words per minutes), navigate successfully through various data entry program, promote self-sufficiency, exemplary critical thinking skills, detailed oral and written communication skills, can working independently or as team player / peer mentoring. Must be able to complete light housekeeping with no limitations, optimize infection control, able to implement service plans, knowledge in Basic First Aid, Life Support and CPR.

Reliable transportation. Not limited to accompany individuals with medical appointments on Marta L-van when necessary. Must be able to pass DBHDD fingerprint for eligibility.

The current schedule is as follows :

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

4pm-12am 4pm-12am 4pm-12am 4pm-12am 4pm-12am

QUALIFICATIONS : COORDINATOR

QUALIFICATIONS : COORDINATOR

• Documentation of Nurse Aide certification from the Department of Human Resources, Office of Regulatory Services; or
• Pass a written competency examination approved by National League of Nursing, Community and Home Accreditation Program ("CHAP"); or Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization ("JACHO"); or National Association of Home Care ("NAHC");
• Receive a total of 40 hours of training. The Aide receives at least 20 hours of this training prior to caring for clients. The Aide completes an additional 20 hours of training within the first six months of employment.
• Able to read and write, follow verbal and written instructions, and complete legible written reports of care given.
• Able to use critical thinking.
• Must be able to communicate and articulate well.
• Must be able to type and use a computer.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to complete written reports and documents.
• Understanding the needs and characteristics of elderly, handicapped, intellectually disabled, or convalescing individuals.
• Successfully complete training or demonstrate understanding and practical competency in all areas tested in.
• Must be in good health.

EXPERIENCE : Experience as a nurse aide, a personal support aide or personal care assistant is preferred, but not required. Experience working with Intellectually / Developmentally Disabled Adults.

Daily Care (Assist Client with the Following)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide the following personal care tasks if needed :

Each PSA / PCA / CNA receives at least 8 hours in service training per calendar year. VFWC will offer the PSA / PCA / CNA the following in services programs yearly :

To apply you must meet the guidelines listed below :

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