Home Health Aid - CNA - Hospice - Full-time

Job Summary

The Home Health Aide is a Certified Nursing Assistant and is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary team working under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort or assist the patients to reach their maximum potential.

Essential Functions

• Provides personal care and/or support services according to a written plan of care.
• Observes the patient, and reports and documents observations and care performed.
• Participates in quality improvement activities within the department.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and to document care given.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Completion of specified exercises and treatments prescribed by a provider for the patient.
• Knowledge of Infection Control for the Home Care environment.
• Basic certified nursing assistant skills.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to stay calm and provide comfort, flexibility, and strength in stressful and highly emotional situations.

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience

• CNA certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification.
• 1 year of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Valid driver’s license with a vehicle in good working order that is insured in accordance with state and organizational requirements.

Patient Contact

• N/A – Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
• X – Infant (31 thru 12 months)
• X – Child (13 months thru 12 years)
• X – Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• X – Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• X – Geriatric (66+ years)

Physical Requirements

• Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.
• Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).
• Ergonomic Risk Factors: Repetition, Forceful Exertion, Awkward Posture, Contact Stress.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Clinical Supervisor or Manager.

Disclaimer

The content of this document reflects the general duties, responsibilities, minimum skills, abilities and competencies necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an exhaustive detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.