CNA

Do you have a heart for helping others? Are you a CNA or HHA? Horizons Community Care is seeking a passionate caregiver to join our team! Our ideal applicant is self-motivated, outgoing, and reliable. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and designated registered nurse. The CNA/HHA provides direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse and provides quality and delivery of home health care services. What we offer: Competitive pay based on experience. Experienced team to work with! Mileage reimbursement. Qualifications: Must have a valid CNA in the state of Indiana. High school graduation or equivalent is required. A minimum of one year of hospital experience, and/or equivalent experience in nursing home or public health nursing is preferred. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all procedures included in the Home Health Aide job description. Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance. Must be able to drive to patient residencies. Must have sympathetic attitude toward care of sick. Must have ability to carry out directions. Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information. Must be able to document patient care on appropriate agency form. Physical Requirements: Must be able to complete all physical demands of the job, which may include, but not be limited to: the ability to lift and transfer patients, carry supplies, and read normal typewritten print. Have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and have manual dexterity with normal range of motion of all extremities. May be requested to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Must be able to work alone without usual support systems immediately available in acute care settings. Must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedule changes and to maintain objectivity in coping with the stress of working with acute, chronic and terminally ill patients. Must be able to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members, including physical and psychological dangers. Must have the ability to effectively cope with patients, families and all others with varying backgrounds. Field experience may expose employee to temperature extremes, physical injury by patient, family, animal or other in the community, unsafe environment or exposure to infectious diseases and offensive odors. Responsibilities: Follows the written instructions for patient care as prepared by the Registered Nurse. Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services. Gives personal care to patients; including, but not limited to, bathing, shampoo, shaving, mouth care and skin care. Assists patient with ambulation, transfers, and exercise. Performs household services essential to health care at home. Cares for patient’s surroundings as necessary to maintain a safe environment. Gives medication reminders on medications that are ordinarily self-administered. Reports to the Registered Nurses/Clinical Manager changes in the patient’s condition and needs. Ability to recognize and report changes in skin condition including new wounds and pressure ulcers. Ability to read and write. Ability to verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and other agency staff. Must have the ability to follow instructions from the Clinical Manager and other professional staff. Ability to communicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers. Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employee to make visits to patients’ homes if needed. Completes appropriate reports according to Homecare Agency policies. Attends all mandatory in-service programs and staff meetings. Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan, Infection Control Policies, and Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies. The Home Health Aide is primarily responsible to the Registered Nurse in charge of their patient