CNA Home Health & Hospice

CNA (Home Health and Hospice)

Location : Various throughout the Salt Lake Valley

Price : $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Overview :

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Home Health CNA. As a Home Health CNA, you will provide essential care and support to patients in their homes, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

JOB SUMMARY :

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.

2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.

3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.

4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

2. Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.

3. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

4. Reports changes in the patients condition and needs to the RN.

5. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.

6. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.

7. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.

8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.

9. Attends / completes in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.

10. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Works indoors in company's office and patient homes and travels to / from patient homes.

RISK EXPOSURE : High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits :

Application Question(s) :

Work Location : On the road