Certified Nursing Assistant for Home Health Services

Join us at CHSGa Home Health - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities Responsible for providing personal care services to the Home Health Services patients as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, Federal Regulations and any other regulations defining Georgia's Home Health Aide Services. The Home Health Aide is responsible for the provision of a number of services to meet the patients' personal care needs and to promote their comfort and dignity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AN RESPONSIBILITES Provides emotional and physical support to patients and their families/significant others. Maintains and promotes the independence of the patient and family and assists in maintaining a safe, healthful environment. Participates in the Home Health Services Interdisciplinary Group meetings as appropriate. Performs or assists with personal care activities as ordered by the physician and included in the Home Health Aide Care Plan. Performs or assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient's health as ordered by the physician and included in the Home Health Aide Care Plan. Measures and records oral, rectal, and/or auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respirations and blood pressure when ordered. Meets safety needs of patients including safe use of equipment (footstools, side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.) Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide). Assists the patient in self-administration of medication, i.e., reminding the patients to take their medications. Immediately reports any changes in patient's condition, incidents, or results outside of parameters on Plan of Care to the primary care nurse/clinical supervisor/administrator. Accurately documents services provided in accordance with Home Health Services policies and procedures on the day services are rendered. Submits documentation in a timely manner. Participates in staff development programs as appropriate for Home Health Aides. Assumes personal responsibility to participate in discipline appropriate education to meet the annual education requirements (12 hours/12 months). Accepts responsibility for maintaining skills, learning and adhering to the organization's policies and procedures on an on-going basis. Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the Organization's patients and their families. Ability to meet Organization's conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provisions of references. May be in multiple locations in a workday, to include patient homes and CHSGa Home Health office. Must be able to demonstrate empathy for those receiving care, tact, patience and good personal hygiene. Licensed driver with ready access to an automobile that is insured and in good working order. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Completion of state recognized and federally compliant training program and/or competency evaluation and at least six-months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Compliant with in-service regulations and requirements. Must have a valid driver's license Current CPR Certification EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace CHSGa Home Health Facebook