Certified Nursing Assistant

Symbii Home Health and Hospice Utah; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its home health team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist, you will provide essential personal care and observe patients to promote safety and quality of care.

You will document observations, report changes to the supervising nurse, participate in the Interdisciplinary Group, and complete the required competency and training activities to support ongoing patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a state-approved training and competency evaluation program.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision.
• Demonstrates empathy for the needs of the ill and impaired.
• Possess current CPR certification.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to transportation for agency-related travel.
• Home health aide will not perform nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (baths, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, dressing) and assist with toileting.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals; assist in feeding if necessary.
• Take and record vital signs as ordered (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as per plan of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and report changes to supervising nurse.
• Complete 12 clock hours of in-service training annually.

Skills

CPR certification

Read & follow written instructions

Self-directed

Empathy

Driver’s license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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. CNA, is also a part of the interdisciplinary team.

II. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the certified nursing assistant 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.

III. 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. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. 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.

I. WORKING ENVIRONMENT (check all that apply)

Blood & Bodily Fluids Latex Odors, Chemicals Disease Hazardous Drugs Other: TB (to require mask) Mechanical/Electrical Other:

II. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Please complete based on a normal day’s work. Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.

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