Home Health Aide PRN CNA

Doctor's Choice Home Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Doctor's Choice Home Care seeks a Home Health Aide (PRN) to deliver compassionate, in-home care. The role supports nursing staff by providing hands-on personal care, assisting with mobility, and aiding in therapies under RN supervision.

Requirements include Texas CNA certification, CPR, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. The position requires travel to patient homes and adherence to plans of care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Texas, CPR certified required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% as required.
• High school diploma or GED with 40 hours of approved HHA training.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care in patients' homes.
• Assist with ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Assist in administering medications as directed (non-prescription assistance only).
• Follow care plans and report changes to the RN.
• Participate in QAPI processes and plan of care development.
• Travel to patient homes as required.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40 hours HHA training

Job description

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:Committed to Caring our mission, a Home Health Aide PRN is specifically trained, competent and performs the provisions of hands-on personal care, the performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assistance in ambulation exercises, assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered (assistance is limited to getting water or fluids) to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). The Skilled professional staff whether direct employee of the agency or under arrangement are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in with ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients. The Home Health Aide will participate in the development and revision of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative (if any) and caregiver(s).Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Meets one of the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code (state.tx.us); Chapter 558Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state(s) in which practicing, preferredCPR certified requiredAbility to exercise initiative and independent judgmentStrong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skillsMust demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality serviceAcceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of AgencyMust have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation100% travel may be requiredEducational Requirements:High School diploma or GED. Must have completed at least forty hours of approved training and competency course to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and State for Home Health Aide training program and competency.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.