CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Quality Home Health Care
Location: Laramie
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
_CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant _ABOUT US:We are a family run
company that values our employees and works with their schedule. We
opened our doors in 2001, and are currently the longest running
home health agency in Laramie. Everyone at Quality is dedicated to
providing the upmost quality of care to our clients and we are
always looking for employees who wish to hold that standard and
grow with us.JOB SUMMARY:A paraprofessional person who is
specifically trained, competent, and performs assigned functions of
personal care to the patient in their residence under the
direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse
(RN)QUALIFICATIONS:1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of
Participation for Home Health Aide training program and
competency.2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the
sick and elderly.3. Ability to carry out directions, read and
write.$. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands
of the job.RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Understands and adheres to
established Agency policies and procedures.2. Performs personal
care and bath as ordered.3. Completes appropriate visit records in
a timely manner as per Agency policy.4. Reports changes in the
patient's condition and needs to the RN.5. Performs household
services essential to health care in the home as assigned.6.
Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.7.Performs simple
procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of
motion (ROM) exercises as assigned8. Assists with medications that
are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.9 .Attends in-service
and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.10.
Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.WORKING
ENVIROMENT:Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and
travels to/from patient homes.JOB RELATIONSHIPS:1. Supervised by:
Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs, PTs , OTs,
SLPsRISK EXPOSURE:High Risk.LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:Ability to perform
the following tasks if necessary:1. Ability to participate in
physical activity.2. Ability to work for extended period of time
while standing and being involved in physical activity.3. Heavy
lifting.4. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on
a regular basis.WHAT A CNA CAN EXPECT AT A VISIT:1. Following the
Plan of Care.2. Helping with all activities of daily living such as
bathing, dressing, and grooming.3. Meal prep4. Light housekeeping
such as: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning the kitchen and
bathrooms.5. Shopping for patient.6. Accompany to appointments
which is arranged in advance.WHAT A CNA CANNOT DO AT A VISIT:1.
Clean up after pets, e.g., emptying kitty boxes or any handling of
animal feces. This is a State of Wyoming regulation.2. No moving
furniture.3. No deep cleaning, e.g., under appliances, washing
walls, etc..Work Remotely* NoJob Type: Full-timePay: $13.00 per
hourBenefits:* Continuing education credits* Flexible schedule*
Paid time offMedical Specialty:* Home HealthSchedule:* Monday to
Friday* Weekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:* Overtime payWork
Location: Multiple Locations
Keywords: Quality Home Health Care, Fort Collins , CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Laramie, Colorado
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