CNA- Private Duty
2 months ago
San Antonio
Job DescriptionDescription: Kick off your application with a quick 3–5 minute phone interview! You can call anytime at +1 (864) 572-7369,7206 — the line is open 24/7. On mobile? Tap to call: +18645727369,7206 Completing this quick step helps us move your application forward faster and get you scheduled for an in-office interview. Role Summary Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity. Responsibilities Supports a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families • Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care, • Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team, • Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks, • Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, • Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient, • Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs, • Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions, • Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments, • Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned, • Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care, • Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements Communication & Relationship Building • Relationship management, • Effective communication both verbal and written, • Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique, • Exemplary assessment skills, • Regulatory knowledge, • Physical stamina, • Evidence based practice, • High Emotional Intelligence, • Collaborative and communicative, • Autonomy and ability to self-start, • Utmost ethical standards, • High School graduate or equivalent, • Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services, • Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA), • Strong English language both written and verbal, • Active CPR certification required, • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required