Home Care Cargivers, CNA
Summary
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the supervision of an RN/LPN.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
- Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
- Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
- Scheduling and Transportation to Appointments; transportations and errand services; providing life-enhancing activities meal planning; preparations and grocery shopping; medication reminders; light housekeeping and laundry for personal care watering plants; taking care of pets; other home needs; assist physician and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.
- Note and reports any changes in patient's condition to the RN or LPN.
- Take and records vital signs, record I&O applies ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
- Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
- Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing with appropriate training.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
- Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education
CNA certification is preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Personal Care Attendant
CPR and First Aid Card ( CPR Classes offered)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
- Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff
Job Type: Part-time
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