Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Home Health Hospice
Sierra Health Care, Inc., United States

Duties amp; Responsibilities:

• Increase the level of patients' comfort.
• Maintain patients' personal hygiene.
• Create a safe, healthy environment for the patients.
• Provide temporary respite and relief from total care responsibilities for the primary caregivers.
• Assisting patients in and out of bed and assisting with ambulation.
• Turning patients in bed and positioning for comfort.
• Assisting with prescribed exercises which patients in accordance with the training provided by appropriate healthcare personnel.
• Preparation of meals and assisting patients with eating.
• Assisting patients to bathroom or in using bedpan or urinal.
• Giving enemas as ordered and instructed.
• Performing household services which will facilitate the patient’s self-care at home and are necessary to maintain independence.
• Changing simple dressing or colostomy bags as directed.
• Assisting with self-administered, non-prescription and prescription medications under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Testing urine and recording vital signs as directed.
• Changing bed linens.
• Reporting changes in the patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager.
• Completing appropriate documentation.
• Participating in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and participate in discussion relative to patient/family plan of care.

Requirements

Qualifications amp; Requirements:

• Successful completion of CNA training and demonstrated competency to practice as a home health aide in the State of New Mexico.
• Ability to make meaningful observations and write brief, accurate descriptions of patients health conditions.
• Ability to recognize the needs of people and to maintain good relationships in dealing with patients and family members.
• Experience as a home health aide preferred.
• Preferably a high school graduate.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license and availability of dependable, insured transportation.

Benefits

Benefits amp; Allowances:

• Positive, supportive work environment
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation

Job Rewards and Benefits