State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide (HHA) for the Lexington area. The successful candidate will provide essential personal care and support services to patients under the supervision of a nurse. This full-time position requires active SRNA certification and one year of relevant experience. Join us to make a difference in our patients' lives while enjoying a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Active State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification.
• One year experience as a nurse aide.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Documents changes in patient conditions.
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Observant

Attention to Detail

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

State Registered Nurse Aide Certification

Completion of Skills Competency Test

Job description

State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) page is loaded

State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA)

Apply locations Lexington, KY time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 9461

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Agency: Baptist Health Home Care - Lexington, KY

Schedule: 4 Weekdays per Week, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Territory: Clinicians will work in Lexington, Salvisa, Lawrenceburg, Midway, Paris, Sadieville, Versailles, and the surrounding areas

Requirement: Applicants must hold an active State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification issued by the state of Kentucky at the time of application

SUMMARY:

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is an essential member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a nurse within specified geographical territory. The HHA provides compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care needs while ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment. The HHA effectively communicates and documents any changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse or supervisor and maintains positive relationships. The Company adopts the home health aide scope of practice as outlined by the state for its HHA personnel. The HHA/Bath Aide is responsible for any and all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) or 75-hour nurse aide training (CNA).

• One year of experience as a nurse aide in a hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or a private setting under the direct supervision of a RN, which can be verified.

• Completion of skills competency test with 80% or higher score.

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

• Must be observant and detail oriented.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Performs personal care including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene

• Light housekeeping after completion of personal care, as applicable

• Preparation of meals and assists with laundry as needed

• Assists patients as needed with lifting and transferring

• Performs simple exercises as an extension of therapy services such as: ambulation and range of motion

• Maintains good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff

• Ensures the living environment is healthy and safe

• Reports any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the case manager

• Completes documentation appropriately and timely

• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

• Communicates changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisor

• Follows all legal rules and regulations

• Maintains 12 hours of in-services each calendar year

• Attends mandatory in-services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

• Capable of all physical demands of lifting, transferring and bathing a physically dependent individual.

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

• Documents all aspects of subsequent care visits within 24 hours of visit. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

Specialized Skills: Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a home health aide per state of employment.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Constantly (66%-100%):
Reading, Speaking, Writing English
Communications Skills
Computer/PDA Usage
Walking
Bending
Standing
Stretching/Reaching
Stooping (bend at waist)
Hand/finger dexterity
Hearing/Seeing
Hearing in person
Hearing on the phone
Talking in person
Talking on the phone
Vision for close work

Frequently (34%-66%)
Sitting
Driving
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Climbing
Distinguish smell/taste

Occasionally (2%-33%)
N/A

Rarely (1% or less)
N/A

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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.