Home Health Care - CNA / HHA

Edenbridge Health, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate CNA - Home Health Aide to support elderly individuals in their daily activities. This role involves assisting with personal care, monitoring health status, and ensuring a safe environment. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the quality of life for participants, promoting their independence and dignity. The organization values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

PTO including vacation and sick leave

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tax benefits for FSA and Commuter Account

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience with frail or elderly population preferred.
• CNA License required in the state of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and documentation.
• Participate in care planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Documentation

Education

CNA License in Maryland

Experience with Elderly Population

Job description

Role:CNA - Home Health Aide
Organization:PACE of West Baltimore
Location:3201-A Tioga Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21215
Status:Full-time
Mission:To allow frail elderly people to age in the location of their choosing and continue to lead
connected, meaningful lives.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator, the CNA - Home Health Aide is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and other assigned duties within their homes. Monitors health status and provides a safe environment for participants. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed.
• Follows schedule for daily/weekly assignments.
• Participates in participant’s care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams.
• May rotate into day center services as a CNA as applicable and deemed necessary by the Clinic Manageror Home Care Coordinator.
• May rotate into the clinic as a CNA as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager.
• May rotate to provide Day Center escort for participants in the community as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
• Consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Other duties as requested/assigned
• Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
• Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant’s expressed wishes.
• Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.
• CNA License in the state of Maryland

Benefits

Our PACE Center offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to help achieve a healthy lifestyle and work/life balance, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• PTO including vacation, sick, and 11 paid holidays
• Short-term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• FSA, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefit Account tax benefits

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