Home Health Aide (CNA Required)- Williamson County

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Home Health Aide to deliver personal and supportive care to home care patients. The role requires a Certified Nursing Assistant certification and involves working closely with nursing staff and patients to ensure quality care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and reporting to the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience level: Less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing and toileting.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormal findings.
• Communicate with the clinical team in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Self-directed

Quality focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Home Health Aide (CNA Required)- Williamson County

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Job Summary

The Home Health Aide is a Certified Nurse Assistant that provides direct personal and supportive care for home care patients on an intermittent or hourly basis, based on physician orders. The Home Health Aide provides patient care and follows tasks as assigned on the patient’s individual plan of care, designed by the Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide reports directly to the Clinical Staff Lead. This position works in conjunction with other members of nursing service, ancillary services, physicians, patients, and families. It collaborates with various members of the healthcare team to ensure quality of care across the continuum. Requires the ability to be self-directed and quality focused. Interpersonal communication skills are a necessary function of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and performs tasks as defined on the personal care plan of the individual patient.
• Responsibilities vary based on the care plan but may include direct assistance with activities of daily living, bathing, toileting, obtaining vital signs, intake and outputs, weights, transferring, facial shaving, oral care, hair care, and dressing.
• The Home Health Aide reports any abnormal findings to the nurse and/or CSL.
• The Home Health Aide communicates with the clinical team in a timely manner.
• The Home Health Aide works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Qualifying Therapist.
• The Home Health Aide adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant - Certification - Others
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.