Now Hiring!: Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA)

Location: Oviedo, FL Schedule: Pro Re Nata / As Needed

Job Summary: Our team is seeking an enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA) to provide personal care services to our patients in the home setting. This is a PRN/As Needed opportunity.

Job Duties:

Provides direct and indirect personal care to the patient in the home setting under direction of a registered nurse or therapist.

Utilizes safety measures in provision of care.

Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.

Participates in In-service training (12 hours) annually.

Follows written assignment to deliver patient services developed by an appropriate health care professional. (RN, PT, ST)

Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.

Observes the patient for changes in condition and behavior and reports to supervisor.

Removes patient's medication container from the storage area; prepares necessary items, i.e. juice, water, cups, spoons, etc.; to assist the patient.

Reading and recording temperature, pulse and respiration.

Participates in case conferences.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a current CNA certification in the State of Florida as a nursing assistant or show proof of application for reciprocity from another state.

Successful completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and practical training with 16 hours of supervised practical training. (Federal)

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Must receive training in topics described in 484.36, see policy on Home Health Aide training. (Federal)

Must demonstrate satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation by a registered nurse.

Adequate health status to perform described duties.

Ability to safely handle body fluids and hazardous waste products.

Must have ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.

Must meet personnel qualifications.

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and ability to function on a professional level with clients, staff, and other outside professionals during stressful or emotional situations.

This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Who We Are: lutheranhaven.org Lutheran Haven is an equal opportunity employer providing care and services to older adults. Our staff members work in a variety of locations, including private homes, assisted living apartments, and on our beautiful grounds. Lutheran Haven is a drug-free employer, and all successful candidates for employment must successfully complete a Level II Criminal Background check. The Lutheran Haven story includes a story of people who wanted and worked for one simple thing: to provide care in the best way possible for those who need it most, in the Name of Christ. Faith, hope and love shine through in everything we do.

Lutheran Haven is an equal opportunity employer providing care and services to older adults. Our staff members work in a variety of locations, including private homes, assisted living apartments, and on our beautiful grounds. Lutheran Haven is a drug-free employer, and all successful candidates for employment must successfully complete a Level II Criminal Background check.

Lutheran Haven participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.