Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Frontier Home Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Home Health in Colorado Springs seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) to deliver in-home personal care under supervision of an RN. You will follow physician-ordered care plans to promote safety, dignity, and independence.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, assisting with activities of daily living, reporting changes, maintaining infection control, and accurate documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in state requirements.
• Completes initial orientation and competency validation.
• Attends at least 80% of in-services/meetings.
• Minimum 12 hours annual continuing education, per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers personal care per physician-ordered plan of care under RN supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living and transfers with safe techniques.
• Observes, reports changes in patient condition and home safety concerns.
• Maintains infection prevention standards and proper hand hygiene.
• Completes accurate documentation in the EMR and complies with deadlines.

Skills

Nursing care knowledge

Verbal and written communication

EMR documentation

Time management

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)Supervised By: Director of Clinical Services / Registered Nurse Case ManagerEmployee Name: _________________________________________________

Position Summary:

Provides personal care and supportive services to patients in their place of residence under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with physician-ordered plan of care, agency policies, State and Federal regulations and accreditation standards. Services are delivered in a manner that promotes patient safety, dignity, infection prevention and optimal outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan of Care Implementation

Delivers care strictly as outlined in the physician-ordered and RN-managed care plan. Verifies assigned tasks prior to each visit and reports inability to perform ordered services. Supports patient independence while encouraging safe participation in self-care.

Personal Care Services

Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including:

• Bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin and nail care per scope of practice
• Dressing and undressing
• Toileting and continence care and grooming assistance
• Feeding and hydration assistance
• Transfers, positioning, pressure injury prevention and ambulation assistance

Utilizes proper body mechanics and fall-prevention techniques at all times.

Observation and Reporting

Observes and reports changes in:

• Physical condition, pain level, skin integrity, or functional status
• Cognitive or psychosocial status
• Home safety concerns or environmental risks

Immediately reports significant findings to the supervising RN. Recognizes and reports suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation per agency policy.

Vital Signs and Infection Control

Obtains/reports and records vital signs when assigned and within scope of practice. Follows infection prevention and control standards, including hand hygiene and PPE use. Maintains a safe care environment in the patient’s home.

Documentation

Completes accurate, objective and timely documentation in the EMR within Agency deadlines. Communicates patient observations to licensed staff to support care coordination. Complies with supervisory visit requirements or as required by regulation. Compliance, Quality and Safety

Adheres to all applicable:

• State and Federal regulations
• Accreditation standards
• Agency policies and procedures

Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. Demonstrates accountability for patient safety and risk reduction.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times. Complies with all organizational policies, procedures and ethical business practices. Completes all required education, training, evaluations and maintains current knowledge and competency through continuing education. Completes required in-services, competencies and annual performance evaluations. Reports to work on time and completes assigned tasks within designated timeframes. Adheres to agency dress code and professional appearance.

Qualifications and Regulatory Requirements

Maintains an active CNA certification in accordance with state requirements. Completes:

• Initial orientation and competency validation
• Ongoing in-service education
• Attends at least 80% of in-services/meetings

Maintains a minimum of 12 hours of annual continuing education, or as required by:

• State and Federal regulations
• Accreditation standards
• Agency policy

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One year of experience within the last two years as a CNA or HHA in:

• Home health
• Skilled nursing facility
• Hospital

Graduation from a State-approved CNA program within the last two years.

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of CNA scope of practice. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Basic computer and EMR documentation skills. Effective communication and observational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift for extended periods. Ability to lift, push and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to assist with patient transfers and mobility. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to perform assigned duties. Ability to safely operate durable medical equipment in the home. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Communication in additional languages is preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.