Summary Performs direct care duties under the supervision of nursing personnel and assists in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for the patients. Essential Duties & Responsibilities § Assists patients with: daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, and bowel and bladder functions; preparation for medical tests and exams; ear and eye care; and transferring into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, etc. § Provides nursing functions as directed by supervisor, including daily perineal care and catheter care; change dressings; turn residents in bed; gives sponge baths; measures and records temperature, pulse, and respirations; weighs and measures residents; performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures; observes and reports presence of skin breakdowns; reviews care plans daily; reports changes in patient conditions to supervisor; records all necessary charting entries; and reports all accidents and incidents. § Prepares patients for meals and snacks; identifies food arrangement, and assists in feeding residents as needed; and performs after-meal patient care. § Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, and reports defective equipment to administration. § Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensures cleanliness of rooms; and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor. § Direct and indirect involvement in the marketing of the facility. § Attends and participates in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meetings. § Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences § Participate in QAPI Program § Other duties as assigned Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties: Hospice & Palliative Medicine Standard shift: Day shift Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Home Care: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: CNA (Preferred) Certified Home Health Aide (Required) Work Location: On the road
Salary: $18 - $22 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Certified Home Health Aide (Required)", "High school or equivalent (Preferred)", "Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)", "CNA (Preferred)" ]