In-Home CNA Caregiver — Patient Support

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

On-site gym access

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide in-home patient care across a range of settings including ALF and Nursing Homes. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, manage caseloads, and document vital signs and care plans using EPIC.

The role requires a CNA certification, BLS, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel to patient homes. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive employee wellness program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of direct patient care in any clinical setting, or in-home health/hospice is preferred.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification
• BLS
• Microsoft Office
• Electronic devices, laptop, desktop, smartphone, program applications
• Electronic Medical Record on various platforms
• Ability to learn and document in EPIC charting system
• Good driving record, as defined by Presbyterian, access to a vehicle, driver’s license, auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed clinician while independently providing care in the patient home setting.
• Plans and navigates route to patient service address based on road/traffic conditions utilizing driving applications when necessary.
• Manages and maintains patient caseload and patient scheduling to ensure frequency/duration of ordered care is delivered timely while taking into account patient preference.
• Monitors, collects, and records information in the patient record.
• Reports any significant problems or changes in patient status to the primary RN/clinician.
• Performs personal care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Assists with restorative aide duties for feeding patients and report on tolerance.
• Performs basic wound care and catheter maintenance, as ordered and directed by the RN case manager
• Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates.
• Assists patients with portable oxygen, oxygen concentrator, humidifier, and ensures oxygen safety measures.
• Assists patient with bed and commode transfers, ambulation with or without equipment, including Hoyer lift.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises including range of motion (ROM).
• Assists patients with taking medications by providing verbal cues/prompts to take oral medications
• Follows written treatment care plan as established by the team offering suggestions for modification.
• Actively participates in IDT and Case Conferences.
• Reinforces teaching of patient and family/caregivers, such as personal care techniques, including care of skin, repositioning and transferring following training by R.N. or therapist.
• Clinical documentation of care according to agency policy, regulations and standards.
• Provides simple meal preparation, cleaning of work area, laundry and respite care as ordered.
• Participates in agency continuous quality improvement activities as required.
• Performs other functions as required

Skills

Compassionate care

Good driving record

Microsoft Office

Electronic devices

EPIC charting

Education

High School diploma

CNA certification

BLS

Tools

EPIC charting system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide in-home patient care across a range of settings including ALF and Nursing Homes. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, manage caseloads, and document vital signs and care plans using EPIC.

The role requires a CNA certification, BLS, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel to patient homes. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive employee wellness program.