Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice; Dillsburg (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals for a full-time Home Health Aide position. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CNA certification, and a passion for helping others. Join a supportive team committed to delivering quality care in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification.
• At least 18 years old.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Assist in administering medications and recording vital signs.
• Participate in on-call rotation for holiday and weekend coverage.

Skills

Empathy

Self-directed

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Responsibilities

• The provision of hands-on personal care.
• The performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises according to the plan of care.
• Assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered.
• Recording pertinent information pertaining to the clients' care and strict adherence to the HHA care plan on the clients' charts.
• Providing hands-on personal care including baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, assisting with/changing bed linens, dressing/undressing, skin care, toileting, keeping the living area clean and orderly.
• Planning and preparing light meals/snacks according to dietary requirements, and feeding the client if necessary.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered, with demonstrated competency.
• Meeting safety needs and using equipment safely and properly.
• Participating in an on-call rotation for holiday and weekend coverage.
• Taking vital signs, recording input/output as per care plan, with demonstrated competency.
• Observing and reporting patient condition changes to the Care Manager/clinician or Supervisor.
• Adhering to documentation, care procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintaining timely communication and promptly returning calls.
• Participating in educational programs to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Exemplifying excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Complete required training and competency evaluation as per regulations.
• CNAs must have certification.
• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and document care.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Empathy for patients' needs.
• Related work experience preferred.
• Physically capable of performing duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional behavior.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured, in-good-condition vehicle.

Job Limitations

The HHA will not perform nursing duties such as medication administration or procedures requiring nursing training, as per state Nurse Practice Act.

Note: Employment requires passing a drug screen, including testing for medical and recreational marijuana.

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Job Details

• Industry: Other
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare