CNA

City of Lincoln; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

21st Century Health Care Consultants seeks a CNA/Home Health Aide to provide direct personal care in clients’ homes in the Aurora area. You will work under the supervision of a staff nurse and Nurse Supervisor, performing tasks such as personal care, hygiene assistance, and basic healthcare monitoring.

The role requires completion of approved CNA training and CPR certification, with ability to document visits weekly and coordinate with the RN for any changes in the plan of care.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR certification (current).
• Nurse aide training and competency evaluation program as specified by 42 CFR or state registries.
• DORA nurse aide certification or equivalent training.
• Criminal background check completed; in good standing with DORA.
• Clear ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care to provide safe, competent home care.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and basic health maintenance.
• Support patient with ambulation and daily activities under RN supervision.
• Assist with basic housekeeping and meal preparation as instructed.
• Coordinate care with nurses, therapy personnel, and family; document visits weekly.

Skills

CPR certification

Nurse aide training

DORA license knowledge

Criminal background check

Clear communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide training program (CNA)

Colorado nurse aide licensure requirements

Job description

• Location 3131 S Vaughn Way,Ste 600,Aurora, CO, 80014,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $24.00 / Week
• Job Category CNA

Contact information

• Name vivian Dagher
• Phone [phone]

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: REGISTERED

NURSE/CLINICAL MANAGER

This is a per visit position

Home Health Aide services may also be provided by a CNA, subject to the same supervision described below. If necessary, they may also be provided by an LPN or
RN.

DUTIES

• Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Nurse Supervisor.
• This will be for the Aurora Area.
• Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by, and performed under, the supervision of an RN, who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA.
• Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive, or reduce, any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the client.
• Helps the patient maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets, when instructed to do so by the nurse.
• Assists the patient with ambulation, as ordered by the physician, and approved and supervised by the nurse.
• 21st Century Health Care Consultants
• Assists the therapy personnel, as needed, with rehabilitative processes.
• Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible, according to the nursing care plan.
• Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness, through involvement in activities of interest.
• Gives simple emotional, and psychological, support to the patient, and other members of the household, and establishes a relationship with patient and family, which transmit trust and confidentiality.
• Reports any change in the patient's mental, or physical, condition, or in the home situation, to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor.
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks, as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse.
• Prepares a visit report, promptly, and incorporates same in the clinical record, weekly.
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits, by staff members, can be coordinated.
• Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the patient's care, as directed by the nurse.
• Attends in-service, as required by regulation.

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, are required.
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move client weight, up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, in English.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Use of BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope. Hand washing materials.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all client medical records, which may be discussed with the Registered
Nurse and the Nurse Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of one of the following: a. A minimum 75 hours training and competency evaluation program, as specified in 42 CFR 484.80(b) and (c); or b. A competency evaluation program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.80(c); or c. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the state as meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 483.151 through 42 CFR 483.154, and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or d. The requirements of a Colorado state licensure program that meets the provisions of 42 CFR 484.80 (b) and (c)
• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self, and co- workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Nurse aide certified by the CO Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) or a nurse aide who has completed the requisite training and is within 4 months of achieving certification from start of employment.
• Must understand and respect client’s, including ethics and confidentiality of care.
• Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
• Must have criminal background check and is in good standing with DORA