ProHealth Home Health and Hospice
PRN (CNA) Home Health Aide - ProHealth Home Health (Auburn, AL)
ProHealth Home Health and Hospice, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Job Overview
Join ProHealth Home Health and Hospice as a PRN (CNA) Home Health Aide in Auburn, AL. Job Summary
A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent, and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). Qualifications
Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. Ability to carry out directions, read and write. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. Performs personal care, bath, and hands-on care as assigned. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned. Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled. Working Environment
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Risk Exposure
High risk Lifting Requirements
Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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Join ProHealth Home Health and Hospice as a PRN (CNA) Home Health Aide in Auburn, AL. Job Summary
A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent, and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). Qualifications
Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. Ability to carry out directions, read and write. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. Performs personal care, bath, and hands-on care as assigned. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned. Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled. Working Environment
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Risk Exposure
High risk Lifting Requirements
Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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