Home Services Aide (CNA) - Burley Idaho

About the role

The Home Services Aide performs various basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, physical needs, and comfort of the patient in the home setting at the level specified in the plan of care. The Aide prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient schedule with appropriate staff, patients/family members and makes assigned visits on time.
• Keeps an accurate record of time and mileage.
• Maintains accessibility during assigned schedule.
• Follows aide delegation plan, performs assigned duties within scope of practice, and performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
• Fosters a safe environment by complying with safety policies (i.e., infection control, lifting & transferring, disasters, etc.).
• Takes appropriate action in an emergency.
• Effectively communicates to the patient what care is being given.
• Reports significant care concerns / safe environment issues to the Case Manager/Agency before leaving the home OR other general care concerns before completing the shift.
• Observes, reports, and records (point of care charting) the response to the treatment plan.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• State fingerprinting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record. State fingerprinting. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be 18 years or older.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a CNA or other applicable healthcare experience. Experience working in home health or hospice.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Patient Care Delivery
• Personal Hygiene
• Safe Patient Handling
• Vital Signs
• Specimen Collection

Benefits

• Not benefits eligible
• 401(k)
• Learning & Development
• Wellness/Employee Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• Up to $275 for annual caregiver incentive
• Up to $500 bonus for referrals

Pay

$18.94 - $24.62

Schedule

PRN | As-needed hours/week | Scheduled Visits

Typical hours 8am - 5pm with weekends & holidays required