DescriptionThe Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide provides the patient with personal care assistance and home support in an effort to maintain a clean safe environment for the elderly or convalescing patient thus allowing them to remain in their own home. Certified Nursing Assistants /Home Health Aides work in patient homes and in facilities. The Certified Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide possess the ability and willingness to interact with residents family members personnel etc. under all conditions and circumstances. They regularly communicate with the medical staff nursing personnel and other units. Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Scheduling Coordinator.
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Location: Blue Bell PA
Schedule: Available Shifts
3 pm -11 pm OR 11 pm - 7 am
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Providing frail ill or immobile clients with assistance company and comfort.
- Executes the patient care plan and communicates well with RN Case Manager.
- Monitoring the physical mental and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties.
- Performing personal hygiene care
- Performing light housekeeping duties in patients living area only.
- Is aware of and follows nutritional guidelines for patients.
- Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking.
- Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
- Running errands including shopping for groceries and basic household items for patient only.
- Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs and back.
- With prior approval by Staffing Coordinator accompanying clients on trips such as medical appointments.
- Maintaining a clean tidy and safe environment.
- Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patients care location.
- Consistently shows accountability to schedule and communicates all needs for scheduling changes to Staffing Coordinator.
- With prior authorization and proper training administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Requirements - Ability to read write and communicate effectively
- Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
- For CNAs- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant License in the State of Pennsylvania
- Successful completion of a job specific knowledge exam
- Possession of strong organization skills
- Understanding compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
- Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
- One year home health experience preferred.
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
- Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
- Employees designated in a driver status will be required to maintain a valid drivers license and auto insurance at all times.
Benefits - CNA- $17-20 per hour
- Home Health Aide-$13-16 per hour
- Flexible scheduling options
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Paid Travel Time and Mileage between work sites
- Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
- Medical Dental Vision and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
- $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
- Retirement plan with discretionary employer match