Certified Nursing Assistant

Douglas County Visiting Nurses; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Visiting Nurses is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and other services per the Plan of Care in patients' homes, ensuring safety and comfort. You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities, while supporting families in caregiving and independence.

Responsibilities include documenting per the plan of care, observing patient needs, and coordinating with the Case Manager for referred patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Certified Nurses Aide in good standing required for Help at Home program.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming per the plan of care.
• Assist families to lift, turn and reposition the patient.
• Support daily living activities and promote independence.
• Observe incidental patient needs and maintain charting per agency and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Personal care

Patient safety

EMR navigation

Plan of Care understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (in good standing)

Tools

EMR

Email

Job description

The CNA is responsible for providing personal care and other services outlined in the Plan of Care to patients/clients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Care is provided in accordance with the policies of the agency and the nursing plan of care for the patient/client and the manager.

• Skillfully assist patients by providing personal services, such, bathing, dressing, and grooming as outlined on the plan of care necessary to prevent or postpone hospitalization.
• Helps family members care for the patient by demonstrating appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
• Assist families to maintain their normal and usual activities of life.
• Assist in re-establishing activities of daily living encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Observe for incidental needs of the patient/client.
• Exercise initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
• Maintain charting and records as required by the agency and federal and state regulations, assuring that charting follows the plan of care established by the case manager.
• See referred patients as directed by the Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or completion of GED preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nurses Aide in good standing - required for Help at Home program.

EXPERIENCE

• Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) and email functions.

Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.