Certified Nursing Assistant

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Travelers Rest (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team, providing essential care and support to clients in a home environment. The role involves following specific care plans, assisting clients with daily tasks, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards. This is an entry-level position ideal for compassionate individuals committed to improving client wellbeing.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must complete the agency’s employment and competency process.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and assist with daily activities as outlined in the care plan.
• Monitor and record client's health information and vital signs.
• Follow client-specific instructions and assist with personal hygiene.

Skills

Personal care experience

Communication

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide training

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY: This position will provide basic care to clients, as well as assist them in daily activities/tasks outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Administrator or CSS and is kept in the client's home.

Essential Duties

• Follow specific care plans for clients
• Record pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.
• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• Assist with routine bodily functions such as assisting clients with toileting.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.
• Take client’s vital signs and recording input and output.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Accurately prepare daily records and submitting them to the office by date due
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Employee May Not

• Measure or administer medication as mandated by law
• Cut the nails of any patient unless authorized by RN Supervisor
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
• Meets all productivity requirements
• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
• Represents the organization professionally at all times
  
  

Position Requirements & Competencies

• A Home Health Aide must have a minimum of one year of personal care experience which is verifiable through three work references, and must complete this agency’s employment and competency process
• Must be at least 18 years of age
  
  

Job Description

• Completion of high school or GED certification
• Six months training as a Certified Nurse Aide and complete a competency evaluation
• Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior and understand the need for patient confidentiality
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Administrator any changes in client's condition
• Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments. May be approved to transport client or run errands in vehicle
• Must maintain current credentials, including CPR, First Aide, TB Test, Physical, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and attend required in-services or other requirements as mandated by the state or contract specifications
  
  

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumer or managing consumer environment. Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Universal precautions and infection control standards must be maintained; there may be unsafe environments in a consumer’s home (e.g. pets). May be exposed to blood and body fluids, household dust, cigarette smoke, needles and other sharp instruments. May need to use mask, gloves, goggles, or gowns.

Environment

Moderate noise level similar to a typical home environment

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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