Certified Nurse Aide - Home Health - Days
Certified Nurse Aide - Home Health - Days
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Job Description
Full Time 80 Hours Biweekly)
MondayFriday
no weekends no holidays
General Summary
Provides the following services to assigned patients: personal care assistance with procedures as an extension of therapy services and assistance with ambulation and exercise; performs household services related to maintaining a safe and healthful environment. Assists the patient and family to maintain an optimum level of independent functioning.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Provides personal care assistance with procedures as an extension of therapy services and assistance with ambulation and exercise according to a written plan of care developed by the primary nurse or therapist.
- Performs household services to maintain a safe and healthful environment for the patient as assigned.
- Assists in assessing patient/family needs and makes recommendations to the primary nurse or therapist.
- Encourages independence selfhelp and use of assistive devices according to established plan of care.
- Provides a stabilizing influence within the home thereby promoting the mental health of the patient and family.
- Carries out the written plan of care as established by the primary clinician. The primary clinician will provide supervisory visits in the home every two weeks.
- Promptly reports significant observations or changes in the patients condition or family situation to the primary clinician or in their absence to the appropriate manager/coordinator.
- Maintains established schedule and reports any necessary changes immediately.
- Submits complete accurate neat and timely records according to established policy.
- Functions as a member of a interdisciplinary team caring for assigned patients. Encourages and maintains open communications. Seeks and accepts direction and supervision from the appropriate clinician as needed.
- Functions in a costeffective manner with regard to utilization of time supplies equipment etc.
- Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assessment safety environmental and infection control standards.
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and error proof systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Represents the organization in a professional manner and promotes a positive corporate image. Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
Required for All Jobs:
- Performs other related duties as identified.
- WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpans values and standards for professionalism integrity and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job the department and the compliance program.
- WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands:
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Occasionally
- Carrying/Lifting Occasionally 50lbs)
- Pushing/Pulling Occasionally 50lbs)
- Kneeling/Crouching Occasionally
- Reaching Occasionally
- Talking Frequently
- Hearing Frequently
- Repetitive Motions Occasionally
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Occasionally
Working Environment:
- Occupational Hazards Occasionally
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Travel Requirements:
- Estimated Amount: Makes home visits.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year 3 6 months: will satisfactorily complete a competency evaluation program to include a written test and skills checklist Required or
- If no prior training or experience will satisfactorily complete the home health aide course pass a written test and demonstrate the ability to perform the functions of this position by passing a skills checklist. Required
- Experience in working with elderly patients. Preferred
Licenses:
- Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Required and
- Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required
Drivers License Statement:
Must possess a valid drivers license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Works flexibly and independently in the home without continuous supervisory support.
- Assesses and reports accurately both verbally and in writing.
- Reads writes and carries out directions.
- Has access to an automobile.
Employment Type
Full-Time
