Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care

Company: Cheyenne Regional
Location: Wheatland
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program
  Day in the Life of a RN Home Care:
  
  Home Care positions travel to various locations within the city and require the use of a personal vehicle with insurance coverage. This position works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or other professional. Offers compassionate care to all patients based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes, placing an emphasis on high quality, comprehensive treatment, by means of an interdisciplinary team and using a holistic approach.
  
  Here is what you will be doing:
  
  • Assists patient with personal care, essential homemaking services, emotional, social, and spiritual support.
  • Assists patient with transferring and ambulation. Assists patient with prescribed exercises and simple procedures which have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patient. Use safety and patient care equipment appropriately. Reinforce the safe use of equipment to the patient.
  • Uses proper body mechanics when providing patient care/homemaking services. Use universal precautions in providing services. Recognize limitations and seek assistance as needed.
  • Observes patient condition and immediately communicate changes/concerns.
  • Records care given and pertinent changes in the patient's condition on the Aide Flow Sheet.
    Desired skills:
    
    • Ability to interact positively with patients, patient's families and staff to promote positive patient care
    • Ability to be flexible with department needs.
    • Communicates pertinent information to appropriate persons
    • Ability to speak clearly for patient communication
      
      Minimum Requirements
      
      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
      
      • Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
      • Valid USA driver's license
      • Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's driving guidelines
      • Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
      • 30 Days: Home Health Aid (HHA) certification on CNA license within 30 days of start date
        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
        
        • 1 or more years of experience as a C NA

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