Certified Nurse's Aide - CNA
Human Touch Home Health Care
- Grand Junction, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing hands-on personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
- Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
- Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
- Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
- Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Meets the training requirements and successfully completes:
- A training and competency evaluation program
- A competency evaluation that meets the requirements
- A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have valid Colorado CNA licensure
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Must have reliable transportation and company-required auto liability insurance.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Willing to travel within 20 miles radius.
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Flexible schedule
- Paid Mileage 0.70
- Health Insurance Stipend