Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/HHA - Home Health
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist clients in their place of residence with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities, including transferring, feeding, mobility, and exercises as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan. Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding client assessments and report significant changes in condition. Contribute to continuity of care by participating in Case Conference/Team Meetings and applying infection control principles during all client care activities. Maintain competency by completing mandatory continuing education, in-service programs, and CPR certification requirements. Work in patients' homes under various conditions, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, travel locally, and work a flexible schedule with possible emergency calls.
Required Qualifications
- 1 year experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting
- Successful completion of formal training in nursing arts
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff and the Agency leadership team
- Shall be able to read, write and comprehend English
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification held in good standing
- A formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program that meets or exceeds standards established by Health and Human Services
- Completion of all in-service hours per year
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license in good standing
- Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
- On-going employment as a HHA always requires maintaining a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices
- On-going employment as a HHA always requires maintaining a valid CPR certificate
- Prolonged standing/walking
- The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs
- Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule
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