Certified Nursing Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Hildale (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join its care team in Utah. You will work under supervision of a registered nurse or therapist, providing comprehensive personal care and reporting observations to the nurse. A formal competency evaluation is required before assignment.

Responsibilities include bathing, hygiene, meal prep, vital signs, ambulation, and medication assistance as directed. A valid driver’s license with insurance is required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state-approved training and competency evaluation program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• CPR certification required.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including baths, hygiene, and dressing.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
• Assist in feeding the patient when necessary.
• Record vital signs as ordered (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Assist in ambulation and exercise per care plan.
• Assist with range of motion and other simple procedures as directed.
• Assist patient in self-administration of medication.
• Perform laundry for the patient when appropriate.
• Ensure safety and proper use of equipment.
• Report patient condition changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhere to documentation and care procedures.
• Attend 12 hours of in-service training annually.
• Attend Case Conference meetings as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

Skills

Empathy

Self-directing

Follow written instructions

Good personal hygiene

Tact and patience

Education

State-approved training/completion

CPR certification

Minimum age 18

Licensed driver with insured vehicle

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care, and only after successful completion of a competency evaluation program. HHA is also a part of the interdisciplinary team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 1. Providing personal care including: A. Baths B. Back rubs C. Oral hygiene D. Shampoos E. Changing bed linen F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing G. Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• 2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• 3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• 4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• 5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• 6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• 7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• 8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• 9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• 10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• 11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• 12. Attend 12 clock hours of in-service training annually during a 12-month period.
• 13. As part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), attend scheduled Case Conference meetings to discuss patients in which you are involved in.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• 1. Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that is approved by the respective state as meeting all requirements and listed in good standing in the state nurse registry. (Note: Home health aide or nurse aide will not be considered completed in a program if there has been a continuous 24 months or greater period-of-time where the described aide services have not been provided. For lapses of this time-period or greater, the individual must complete another training and competency program prior to delivering any services.)
• 2. At least 18 years of age.
• 3. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• 4. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• 5. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• 6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• 7. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• 8. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Zion's Way Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing personalized life-changing service across Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Whether you are on the road to recovery and are benefiting from our home health services or enjoying time with loved ones as you near the end of life with the assistance of our hospice program, our mission remains the same. We believe that healthcare services must be customized to respect the personal circumstances and unique needs of our clients. Our passion is in serving our communities. Let our home health and hospice experts assist you in obtaining the information and resources you need to take care of your loved one. Our education team is available at no cost to help you on your journey and point you in the right direction.

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.