CNA Home Health Aide
At PruittHealth Home Health, we’re committed to a lot of things. But we’re especially committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
That’s why we attract employees who are passionate about providing the highest quality level of care possible for our patients. We also attract people who are looking for a home, rather than just a job – where being part of a family at work is as important as the type of work they are doing. As a member of our team, you will also have access a progressive benefits program that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.
Position\: Home Health Aide
Location\: XYZ Counties
JOB PURPOSE\:
Assist the patient and patient caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort of the patient.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\:
- Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient.
- Obtain vital signs of patients as assigned.
- Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service.
- Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
- Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity.
- Provide comfort care related to turning and positioning.
- Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient.
- Assist with meal preparation and related tasks.
- Assist with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise of patients.
- Provide personal hygiene to patients, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
- Coordinate care with the RN Care Manager and/or Clinical Manager.
- Maintain accurate and current records of visits.