Home Health Aide - PRN

Encompass Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health service provider in Albuquerque is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist clients with personal care and daily activities. The role involves tasks like monitoring vital signs and aiding in rehabilitation. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience and must be registered on the Nurse Aide Registry. This position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

30 days PDO

Continuing education opportunities

Matching 401(k) plan

Comprehensive insurance plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a home health or hospice setting.
• Must be registered on the Nurse Aide Registry in good standing.
• Ability to recognize the needs of clients and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Perform assigned tasks and follow care plans.
• Lift, turn, and weigh clients as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Personal care assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Overview

Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.

At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.

Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:

Benefits

• 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Scholarship program for employees
• Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
• Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
• Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
• Incentivized bonus plan

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks on clients and follow Home Health Aide Care Plans. Perform delegated tasks after instruction by RN or PT.
• Bathe clients, assist with showers and partial baths as appropriate.
• Assist clients with proper exercises and assist PT in the rehabilitation for client when applicable.
• Help client maintain personal hygiene and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living.
• Answer client questions about self-care techniques and give instructions that will assist family, client, and family/support in providing care.
• Assist client in getting ready for doctor appointments.
• Lift, turn, and weigh clients as appropriate.
• Take and record vital signs as assigned, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) strongly preferred.
• Must be registered and listed in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a home health or hospice setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility).
• Must have the ability to recognize the needs of people, to maintain good relationships with people, and have the capacity to make meaningful observations and communicate them to the supervisor.

If you are interested in this position, please APPLY NOW by completing an online application!

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.