Certified Nursing Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Early (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is looking for a dedicated Home Health Aide (HHA) in Early, Texas. In this role, you will provide essential personal care services to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as bathing and dressing, preparing meals, and monitoring vital signs.

The ideal candidate has completed a state-approved training program and must be empathetic towards patients' needs. This is a vital role within our home care team, working under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services including bathing and dressing.
• Assist with toileting activities and meal preparation.
• Take and record vital signs when ordered.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Empathy

Communication

Self-direction

Education

State-approved training and competency evaluation program

Job description

Home Health Aide (HHA)

The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. The HHA observes patients, documents care, and performs personal care services necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
• Nail and skin care to prevent breakdown.
• Assist with toileting activities.
• Keep patient’s living area clean and orderly.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with demonstrated competency).
• Assist in ambulation, exercise, range‑of‑motion, and other simple therapeutic procedures as ordered.
• Assist patient in self‑administration of medication.
• Do patient’s laundry as appropriate.
• Meet safety needs and use equipment safely (e.g., foot stools, side rails).
• Report patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation, care procedures, and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attend 12 clock hours of in‑service training annually and scheduled case conference meetings with the interdisciplinary group.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a state‑approved training and competency evaluation program; program must be in good standing in the state nurse registry.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care provided.
• Self‑directing with ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured according to organization requirements and in good working order.
• Home health aide will not perform nursing practice or administer medications, take physician orders, or perform sterile techniques in violation of the State’s Nurse Practice Act.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.