CNA, Home Health Aide - Homecare

Trinityhomehealth; Newtown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nurse Assistants to provide essential care to patients in their homes. This role involves assisting clients with personal care and household tasks, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Enjoy competitive benefits, including mileage reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, apply now to join this caring team!

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

403b with matching contribution

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in Connecticut.
• Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in home care or hospice.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities and household tasks.
• Measure and record client’s vital signs as ordered.
• Report client changes in condition to RN.

Skills

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Basic Medical Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

$5,000 sign-on bonus - Waterbury regions

Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut

Position Purpose:

Our home health aides provide paraprofessional services to our patients in their homes, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.

What You Will Do:

1. Follows care plan developed by RN.
2. Reports client changes in condition to RN, as described on care plan.
3. Assists clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.
4. Assists clients with household tasks including planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making bed, and laundering clothes and bedding.
5. Measures and records client’s oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered.
6. Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as assigned.
7. Assists clients in self-administration of medication, as assigned by an RN and documented in the clinical record. The aide shall not administer medication of any kind.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Active CT CNA certification in good standing.
3. Completion of federally compliant training program as required by law/regulation and successful completion of a competency evaluation.
4. Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.
5. Must have a current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - day one benefits
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year

Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision, and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Apply now!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.