Home Health CNA/ HHA

Maxim Staffing Solution; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim Staffing Solution is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a position in Bedford, Indiana. The role involves monitoring patient health, administering treatments, and assisting with daily living tasks. Candidates must hold a current CNA certification and have at least a year of experience in home healthcare.

The position offers an opportunity to work in a compassionate environment focused on improving patient quality of life, with the requirement of reliable transportation and active CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide.
• Minimum one year of experience as a CNA/HHA.
• Current CPR certification based on state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient condition and vital signs.
• Administer treatments and medications.
• Record patient information in journals.
• Assist patients with self-care and daily living techniques.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
• Document and communicate patient needs for continuity of care.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Experience in home health

Reliable transportation

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is an industry leader, providing compassionate home healthcare since 1988. As a full-service healthcare company, we have earned a reputation for providing innovative solutions that improve health and enhance the quality of life for our patients. Maxim specializes in contractual and direct placement positions.

Job Description

• Assess patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal; keeping family informed.
• Administers treatments by dispensing medications; changing bandages; administering oxygen; maintaining oxygen supply and equipment.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Helps patients care for themselves by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques, such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs.
• Helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; putting the family in contact with resources for additional home care help; directing them to Medicare reimbursement approaches for hospital beds, portable toilets, canes, walkers, lift‑chairs, wheelchairs, etc.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepses standards and procedures; changing linens, dusting, vacuuming; maintaining kitchen and bathroom facilities, handling personal laundry; maintaining security.
• Provides nutritious meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; preparing, cooking, and serving meals and snacks.
• Maintains continuity of patient home care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver.
• Updates job knowledge and maintains certified nursing assistant status by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; fulfilling continuing education requirements.
• Protects the home health care company by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances nursing assistant and home health care company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered state certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA).
• Minimum one (1) year of CNA/ HHA experience required.
• Current CPR certification, based on state requirements.
• Reliable transportation.