Certified Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aid
Description
H-SQUARED HEALTH RESOURCES INC
H² HOMECARE
JOB DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
POSITION TITLE: CNA/PCA
POSITION SUMMARY:
The certified Nursing Assistant/PCA is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws when applicable.
- Ability to read, write and follow written instructions and document care given
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification in accordance with state regulation
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Successful completion of screening examinations with a score 80% or greater
- Participation and completion of the H² Homecare competency program.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Clinical Director, Chief Clinical Officer, Clinical Supervisor and/or RN
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
1. Responsibilities of the CNA/PCA include, but are not limited to the following:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral/hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals
3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary
4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and/or axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as order (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication
8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate
9. Meeting safety needs of patient’s and using equipment safety and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
11. Adherence to Care Plan and H² Homecare documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.