Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ascendconciergehomecare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Ascendconciergehomecare is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in Worcester, Massachusetts. The CHHA will provide vital assistance in personal hygiene and daily living activities for patients. Responsibilities include medication reminders, monitoring vital signs, and supporting with meals.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma and a state-certified CHHA license. Competitive salaries and comprehensive healthcare benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a State Certified CHHA license.
• Experience in hospice or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Report changes in patient's condition to nurse.
• Support patients with meals and medication.

Skills

Assisting with ADL activities

Personal hygiene care

Medication assistance

Light housekeeping

Communication with healthcare staff

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Certified CHHA license

Job description

Now Hiring – Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Certified Home Health Aide will be responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Provides or assists in ADL activities; personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care and nails.
2. Provides assistance in toileting; positioning and transfer activities, frequent turning and positioning of a bed bound resident/patient.
3. Assists with the prescribed exercise and ROM activities which the resident/patient and Hospice aide have been taught by the Hospice Nurse.
4. Assists with light housekeeping of individual's personal unit or room, including changing of bed linen, if needed and patient laundry.
5. Feeds and assists with meals.
6. Obtains temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
7. Reports any changes in resident's/patient's condition to the Hospice Nurse and, if in a facility, to the facility nurse and documents the information on the Home Health Aide Certification of House form, including the date and time of the report and the person receiving the information.
8. Assists or reminds the patient to take medication, in compliance with regulations of appropriate regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience

• Must have a State Certified CHHA license
• Experience in hospice or home health, preferred
• No experience necessary but 1 year, preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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