Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Float

Summary:
This is a float position under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director, responsible for providing Caregiver (CNA) support in the client’s home when an individual or family member cannot meet this responsibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides personal attention to the sick, disabled and aged to help provide and maintain physical and emotional comfort, and to assist the individual toward independent living.
• Follows the plan-of-care to provide safe, competent patient care
• Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and assist in maintaining a healthy, safe environment. May perform only those functions specified for each individual patient.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks to create a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, markets when instructed to do so by the nurse
• Responsible for arranging transportation to and from appointments
• Assist the patient with ambulation as ordered by the physician/allowed practitioner and approved and supervised by the nurse.
• Assist Therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes.
• Encourage the patient to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan.
• Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest and providing or arranging for social interaction
• Provide emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household and establish a relationship with patient and family which transmits trust and confidentiality.
• Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervising Nurse, other Registered Nurse or Clinical Director
• Documents observations and services in the individuals’ patient record.
• Completes service notes daily for patients and submits same within 72 hours.
• Prepare a visit report promptly and incorporate same in the clinical record weekly.
• Confirm on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits so other necessary visits can be coordinated.
• Work with personnel of other community agencies involved in the patient's care as directed by the nurse.
• Provides additional services as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 1-year experience in Home Health, Skilled or Long-Term-Care setting preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Understanding & respect of patient's rights including ethics and confidentiality of care
• Possess empathy for the needs of the ill, elderly, injured, frail and impaired

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED preferred
• Must have open availability to pick up various shifts within assigned territory, with no prior notice
• Must be flexible, willing to commute to and work in various locations and environments
• Posses a high level of compassion, understanding and urgency to meet the needs of clients and their family members
• Delaware Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification, in good standing
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory physical, tuberculous and drug screening
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Clearance
• Ability to complete mandatory trainings on an annual basis as scheduled

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive starting wages
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision after 60 days of Employment
• Short Term Disability, 100% paid by the Agency
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement Plan day 1 of Employment

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions.

To be considered for this position, please upload your resume during the application process