Home Health Aide PRN CNA

Summary Of Essential Functions

A Home Health Aide PRN is specifically trained, competent, and performs the provisions of hands-on personal care, the performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assistance in ambulation exercises, and assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered (assistance is limited to getting water or fluids) to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

The Skilled professional staff, whether direct employees of the agency or under arrangement, are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participate 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
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• Current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation

Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency

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