Home Health Aide (CNA) – Per Diem

About the role

Hanford Home Health is seeking a Per Diem Home Health Aide (CNA) to provide assistive care to EEOICPA benefits recipients and other medically complex patients. As a Per Diem Home Health Aide (CNA), you will work on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed hours or fixed schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistive, non-skilled care per the Plan of Care and Home Health Aide scope of practice.
• Assist with ADLs and IADLs.
• Measure and document vital signs, intake, and hydration.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
• Support safe mobility and delegated exercises.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal assistance as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the agency-approved electronic health record system.
• Follow infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist with transfers as required by patient needs and the individualized Plan of Care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs using proper body mechanics.
• Idaho State CNA certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Idaho State Food Worker's Card (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work safely and professionally in private home environments, which may include pets, exposure to tobacco smoke, limited space, and other residential conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in-home health, hospice, or geriatric care.
• Prior experience with electronic documentation systems.

Skills

• Strong communication, documentation, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to use agency-issued or personal mobile devices for scheduling, communication, and electronic documentation.

Pay

• Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour.
• Actual wage may vary based on assignment and applicable shift differentials.
• This position is non-exempt (hourly). Overtime is paid in accordance with Idaho State and federal law.
• Overtime pay and applicable shift differentials are paid in addition to the base hourly rate.
• Shift differential pay per agency policy.

Benefits

• Mandatory Idaho meal and rest periods are paid and based on Idaho State required break and meal periods.
• Travel within the Hayden and surrounding areas; mileage reimbursed at $0.725 per mile.
• Idaho Paid Sick Leave provided in accordance with state law.
• Supportive nursing supervision and leadership team.
• Primarily 1:1 patient care — no rotating facilities.
• Mission-driven care for a unique patient population.
• Professional, compliant, and respectful workplace culture.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Per Diem / As Needed.
• Shift Availability: Day Shift.
• Shift Length: 4 hours.
• Scheduled as needed based on census and coverage requirements.
• No guaranteed hours or fixed schedule.
• Work schedules posted one (1) month or more in advance when applicable.