Home Health Aide/STNA - Home Health

About the Role

The home health aide/STNA is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide/STNA is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. The role promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including:
  • Baths
  • Back rubs
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shampoos
  • Changing bed linen
  • Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
  • Skin care to prevent breakdown
  • Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
• Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

The above statements are a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may be requested to perform other job-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws
• At least 18 years of age
• Licensed as a State Tested Nurses Aide (STNA)
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order

Company Culture

At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

• Active Listening: Team members listen to each other’s ideas and validate them through active listening and building off each other’s ideas.
• Communication: Team members communicate, interact, discuss, and pose questions to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
• Persuading: Team members use persuasion, exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
• Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others, encouraging and supporting others’ ideas and efforts.
• Helping: Team members offer assistance to each other.
• Sharing: Team members share ideas, information, and influence.
• Participating: Team members participate in social media, campaigns, and projects.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program