Homecare CNA- Belle Glade

MorseLife Health System, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a dedicated Homecare CNA for the Belle Glade area. The role involves assisting frail elderly patients with personal hygiene, maintaining a safe environment, and providing emotional support. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a Home Health Aide or CNA certification. The position is full-time and offers an entry-level opportunity in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience working with the frail elderly.
• 75 hours of technical training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks related to patient comfort.
• Assist with simple procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Promote patient's mental alertness through engaging activities.

Skills

Assisting with personal hygiene

Maintaining a safe environment

Patient transfers and ambulation

Emotional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certificate or CNA Certificate

Job description

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Homecare CNA- Belle Glade

• Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA. Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, procedures involving the use of Levin's tubes or Foley catheters, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas. Except as otherwise noted, duties of the HHA include the following:
• Assists the patient with bathing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene
• Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment. Performs routine housekeeping tasks and chore services as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient (such as laundry, dishwashing, mopping, light dusting, sweeping), or as instructed by the professional nurse
• May assist with meal preparation, as assigned
• Assists the patient with transfers and ambulation
• Assists with simple procedures as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse
• Assists the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes
• Promotes patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities and provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient. Reports any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in home situation to immediate supervisor, or to the staff nurse.
• Prepares a report of his/her visit on the day it is performed and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly or as directed
• To communicate the change in care plan and only perform assigned duties
• Understand definition of frequency (the number of occurrences of a repeating event)
• Attends in-service as required by state and federal regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); (75 hrs. technical training) year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have at least one year experience working with the frail elderly.

Hospice Experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Home Health Aide Certificate or Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate. Have completed a basic aide training program of at least 75 hours of training.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing