HHA/CNA

Harvard, Massachusetts

Employer: Right At Home
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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.
Created: 2024-05-07
Reference: CYXdrsF5d0Np
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Harvard