CNA Hospice / Certified Nursing Assistant

River-Valley-Home-Health-and-Hospic; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Home Health and Hospice in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking a Part-time/PRN CNA Hospice / Certified Nursing Assistant to join our compassionate home-care team. You will provide essential personal care to our senior patients in their homes under nursing supervision.

The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and quality of life, with opportunities to build meaningful relationships while following care plans, recording vital signs, and assisting with daily activities.

Qualifications

• Completed a state-approved training and competency evaluation program.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services such as bathing, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Assist patients with toileting activities.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise.
• Administer medication under supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Reading instructions

Communication

CPR certification

Education

State-approved training program

Job description

Part-time/PRN Position

CNA Hospice / Certified Nursing Assistant

Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity in the healthcare industry? Do you have a passion for providing compassionate care to seniors in the comfort of their own homes? If your answer is yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

Overview

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. As an HHA, you will be responsible for providing various personal care services to meet the patient's needs. This includes assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and monitoring patient conditions. You will play a vital role in promoting quality, continuity, and safety in patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services such as bathing, oral hygiene, and dressing
• Assist patients with toileting activities
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Take and record vital signs
• Assist in ambulation and exercise
• Administer medication under supervision
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of patient's living area
• Report patient's condition and changes to the assigned nurse
• Adhere to documentation and care procedures
• Attend in-service training annually
• Participate in scheduled Case Conference meetings

Job Requirements

• Successfully completed a state-approved training and competency evaluation program
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.