Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA / STNA - Universal Home Health

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA / STNA - Universal Home Health

A Home Health Aide / CNA / STNA provides personal care and related assigned services to home health patients in their place of residence, nursing homes and inpatient units in accordance with an established care plan and under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. Observes the patient, reports observations and documents observations and care performed. Provides timely documentation of services based on patient's care plan.

Shift : PRN

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists patient with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination. If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the RN or Clinical Manager immediately.
• Provides and maintains safe environment for patient. Uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).
• Practices universal precautions in all contacts with patients.
• Performs or assists patient / family with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the care plan, including but not limited to, light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes in body functioning and records / reports appropriately.
• Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.
• Identifies need for intervention by other members of the home health team on an ongoing basis and reports to the RN or Clinical Manager.
• Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families.
• Documents care provided and response of patient / family. Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established agency policies and procedures.
• Manages a caseload and delivers care in a cost-effective manner.
• Consistently meets or exceeds the agency's established service standards.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.

The primary responsibility statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife :

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Home Health Aide / CNA / STNA at Otterbein!