Home Health Aide CNA

Summary Of Essential Functions

A Home Health Aide is specifically trained, competent, and performs hands-on personal care, simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assists with ambulation exercises, and assists in administering medications to patients in their residences under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

The Skilled professional staff, whether direct employees of the agency or under arrangement, contributes to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients.

The Home Health Aide will participate in the development and revision of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative (if any), and caregiver(s).

Qualifications

• Meets one of the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code (state.tx.us); Chapter 558 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state(s) in which practicing, preferred
• CPR certified required
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• Current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes
• Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes, and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations
• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials