STNA/CNA

Alternate Solutions Homecare of Dayton, LLC; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Homecare of Dayton, LLC is seeking a Home Health Aide I to join our team. Under supervision of a RN or supervisor, you will provide compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care, ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment for clients in their homes.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and families, adherence to care plans, and teamwork with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Calmness, patience and accommodating attitude.
• Compassionate and caring approach with patients.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Observant and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care including bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Cleans up supplies and service area after personal care
• Assists patients with lifting and transferring as needed
• Performs simple exercises as an extension of therapy services such as ambulation and range of motion
• Maintains good relationships with patient, family, and staff
• Ensures living environment is healthy and safe
• Reports changes to patient’s medical and living conditions to supervisor or case manager
• Completes documentation appropriately and timely

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team player

Observation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STNA or CNA training

Job description

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. Kettering Home Care Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM / Monday - Friday

SUMMARY The Home Health Aide I (HHA) is an essential member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Supervising Therapist. The HHA I provides compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care needs while ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs personal care including but not limited to bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Cleaning up supplies and service area after personal care has been provided
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

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

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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.

Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.