Home Health Aide PRN (Certified Nursing Assistant) Southwest Houston

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southwest Houston is seeking a Home Health Aide PRN (CNA) to deliver personal care and assist patients in their homes. The role involves collaborating with RNs to ensure quality care and participating in interdisciplinary assessments. Candidates must possess a valid CNA certification and CPR certification, along with excellent communication skills and reliable transportation. This position requires physical effort and may involve travel within the coverage area.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Meets requirements for practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Performs hands-on personal care and assists with ambulation.
• Helps administer medications under RN supervision.
• Collaborates on developing care plans with patients.

Skills

Communication

Customer Relations

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forty hours of approved training

Job description

Home Health Aide PRN (Certified Nursing Assistant) Southwest Houston

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Job Summary

A Home Health Aide (HHA) PRN, trained and competent, performs hands-on personal care, simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assists with ambulation, and helps administer medications (limited to assisting with water or fluids) to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The staff, whether employees or under arrangement, contribute to the QAPI program and participate in interdisciplinary assessments. The HHA collaborates on developing and revising the care plan with the patient, their representative, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Meets one of the requirements for practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the applicable state(s), preferred
• CPR certification required
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good customer relations skills and a commitment to quality service
• Supportive of the agency's core values and goals
• Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation; 100% travel may be required

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of at least forty hours of approved training and competency course per Medicare and state requirements for Home Health Aide training

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work indoors in offices and patient homes, with travel involved
• Requires physical effort including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, and assisting in lifting/transferring patients up to 100 pounds
• Must have senses functional or use adaptive devices; evidence of annual TB test and other required exams
• Exposure to elements, odors, blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials may occur

Shift

• PRN

Coverage Area

• Southwest Houston: Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Missouri City

Compensation

• Pay Per-Visit (PPV)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

Additional Details

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Healthcare Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare