CNA Home Health (PRN)

Refer someone and receive a referral bonus: $1,500 for a CNA, $2,000 for an LPN, and $3,000 for an RN, with 50% payment at hire and the remainder at 6 months.

About the role

As the Certified Nursing Assistant, this position is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and physical and emotional support for patients on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
• Answers resident calls promptly and determines the best course of action to support them.
• Provides physical support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden residents as required.
• Ensuring residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information regarding resident condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities as needed.
• Measures and records food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested.
• Examines residents to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
• Reminds residents to take medication and nutritional supplements as required.
• Notes observations of resident behavior, including complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
• Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and preparation.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
• Maintains a professional, organized and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Has the ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety-precautions.
• Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education and learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and local regulations.
• Represents WCHS in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Complies with all WCHS policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of WCHS.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Has the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Has, and continues to gain, thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Wyoming State Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Current Home Health Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Skills

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Has the ability to determine an appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Has the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Has the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Has the ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Has the ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Occasional after-hours calls may occur.
• The position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.