Home Health Aide (CNA) - Personal Care & Comfort

Douglas County Visiting Nurses; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Visiting Nurses seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and related services in patients’ homes under the plan of care. Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and activities of daily living to promote safety and comfort.

Train families on lifting techniques and support independence while maintaining required charting and reports. Graduation from high school or GED is preferred but not required; CNA must be in good standing for Help at Home program.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and other services as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming to promote safety and comfort.
• Help families learn proper lifting and turning techniques and assist with daily living activities.
• Encourage independence and re-establish activities of daily living.
• Observe incidental patient needs and exercise initiative in duties.
• Maintain charting/records per agency policies and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

EMR knowledge

Communication

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification in good standing

Job description

Douglas County Visiting Nurses seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and related services in patients’ homes under the plan of care. Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and activities of daily living to promote safety and comfort.

Train families on lifting techniques and support independence while maintaining required charting and reports. Graduation from high school or GED is preferred but not required; CNA must be in good standing for Help at Home program.