Certified Home Health Aide

Be Healthy at Home, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Healthy at Home, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide supportive care to home health patients, with emphasis on dignity, privacy, and compassion.

You will assist with personal care, hygiene, and basic health monitoring under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, observing safety hazards in the home, maintaining patient confidentiality, and participating in orientation and ongoing in-services.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification.
• At least one year of full-time direct patient care experience in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility) or within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting.
• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist in providing care.
• Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans).
• Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client's home or any significant observations regarding the client.
• Attend staff meetings, complete 12 hours of annual in-services, and participate in orientation of new employees.
• Report patient complaints to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal findings in patient's conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.

Skills

CNA Certification

Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: Provide supportive and personal services for the patients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to home health patients.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
2. Ability read, write and follow directions.
3. Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification.
4. A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct patient in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility) or one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting.
5. Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
6. Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.
7. Listed on the nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property.

Responsibilities/essential functions:

1. Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist in providing care.*
2. Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.*
3. Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans). *
4. Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client's home or any significant observations regarding the client.*
5. Attend staff meetings, attend/complete 12 hours of annual in-services, and participates in orientation of new employees. *
6. Report patient complaints to the RN. *
7. Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual. *
8. Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions. *
9. Report abnormal findings in patient's conditions as observed and per care plan to RN. *

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.