Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Personal Care Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide basic care to clients, as well as assist them in daily activities/tasks outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Administrator or CSS and is kept in the client’s home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Follow specific care plans for clientsRecord pertinent information pertaining to the clients care.

Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.

Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.

Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.

Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Assist with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.

Assist with routine bodily functions such as assisting clients with toileting.

Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.

Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.

Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.

Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.

Take clients vital signs and recording input and output.

Observe and report changes in client’s condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.

Accurately prepare daily records and submitting them to the office by date dueParticipates in in-service education programs.

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.

Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.

Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYEE MAY NOT

Measure or administer medication as mandated by lawCut the nails of any patient unless authorized by RN Supervisor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationshipsMaintains open lines of communicationPlans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completionMeets all productivity requirementsDemonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environmentActively participates in Continuous Quality ImprovementRepresents the organization professionally at all times

POSITION

REQUIREMENTS and

COMPETENCIES

A Home Health Aide must have a minimum of one year of personal care experience which is verifiable through three work references, and must complete this agencys employment and competency processMust be at least 18 years of age

JOB DESCRIPTION

Completion of high school or GED certificationSix months training as a Certified Nurse Aide and complete a competency evaluationMust exhibit mature, responsible behavior and understand the need for patient confidentialityMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishMust be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Administrator any changes in client’s conditionMust have available reliable transportation to and from assignments. May be approved to transport client or run errands in vehicle[]{style=”font-size: 10.”}