Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide personal health care and related services to the client in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Functions:

Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care. Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy. Provide necessary skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care. Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient privacy and property. Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills. Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year. Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Licensure:

Must have current drivers license and current CNA license

Pay:

$13.00 - $24.00 per hour

Experience:

Hospice or Home Health:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CNA (Required)

Work Location:

On the road