HHA/CNA
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
- Performs work under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor.
- Performs personal care activities contained in a written assignment by the Nursing Supervisor which includes but is not limited to, assisting the client with activities of daily living, such as:
- Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
- Ambulation
- Eating
- Dressing
- Shaving
- Meal Preparation
- Performs other assigned activities that are taught by a nurse for a specific client. These include but not limited to:
- Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
- Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)
- Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)
- Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
- Measuring and preparing special diets
- Measuring intake and output
- Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
- Application of an external (condom-type) catheter
- Assist with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint
Qualifications:
- High school graduate of G.E.D. certificate preferred.
- Six months experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurses Assistant in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.
- The Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies.
- Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
- Current CPR Certificate is recommended.
- Meets the requirements for employees providing direct client care.
- Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
- Have valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.
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