CNA/HHA
$33,280–$37,440 year
On-siteAndalusia, Alabama, United States
EXPIREDAndalusia, Alabama, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$33,280–$37,440 yearLicense Or Certification
Full TimeLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Perform personal care needs for patients, including baths, oral hygiene, and linen changes, while assisting with dressing, feeding, and ambulation. Monitor vital signs, observe skin for breakdown, and administer reminders for self-administered medications. Report significant condition changes to the Case Manager and maintain clean living areas. Provide respite for families and participate in quality assessment teams. Work under Registered Nurse supervision with flexible hours to meet patient care plans. Requires CNA/HHA certification, current CPR, and a licensed driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable for all States, additional requirements for California residents, see below)
- CALIFORNIA REGULATION: Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California
- Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
- Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter
- Current CPR certification
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred to have one (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments
- An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
- Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
- Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Strong organizational skills
- Understanding of plan of care documentation
- Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
- Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
- Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
- Calm demeanor when entering the patients home
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