Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Position: Home Health Aide
Location: Wake, NC
Company: PruittHealth
JOB PURPOSE:
Assist the patient and patient caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort of the patient.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient.
- Obtain vital signs of patients as assigned.
- Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service.
- Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
- Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity.
- Provide comfort care related to turning and positioning.
- Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient.
- Assist with meal preparation and related tasks.
- Assist with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise of patients.
- Provide personal hygiene to patients, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
- Coordinate care with the RN Care Manager and/or Clinical Manager.
- Maintain accurate and current records of visits.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Certificate of completion of a state recognized Home Care Aide Training Program and supervised clinical practice.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) years of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
- Current registration in the state Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Home care experience is desirable.