CNA Private Duty: Part Time Evening/Weekends

Douglas County Visiting Nurses; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Visiting Nurses is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support under the Plan of Care in patients' homes. You will perform bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities to enhance safety and comfort.

The role requires basic EMR and email proficiency, and CNA certification in good standing for the Help at Home program. High school diploma or GED is preferred, with background checks as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• CNA certification in good standing - required for Help at Home program.
• Basic knowledge of EMR and email functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care per the Plan of Care to promote safety and comfort.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming as outlined.
• Demonstrate to families proper methods to lift, turn, and reposition patients.
• Assist in maintaining patients' daily living activities and independence.
• Maintain charting and records per agency and regulatory requirements.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Email usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The CNA is responsible for providing personal care and other services outlined in the Plan of Care to patients/clients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Care is provided in accordance with the policies of the agency and the nursing plan of care for the patient/client and the manager.

• Skillfully assist patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming as outlined on the plan of care necessary to prevent or postpone hospitalization.
• Helps family members care for the patient by demonstrating appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
• Assist families to maintain their normal and usual activities of life.
• Assist in re-establishing activities of daily living encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Observe for incidental needs of the patient/client.
• Exercise initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
• Maintain charting and records as required by the agency and federal and state regulations, assuring that charting follows the plan of care established by the case manager.
• See referred patients as directed by the Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or completion of GED preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nurses Aide in good standing - required for Help at Home program.

EXPERIENCE

• Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) and email functions.

Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.