Job Description

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Or Home Health Aide

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide provides the patient with personal care assistance and home support in an effort to maintain a clean, safe environment for the elderly or convalescing patient thus allowing them to remain in their own home. CNAs and Home Health Aides work in patient homes and in facilities. CNAs and Home Health Aides possess the ability and willingness to interact with residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. They regularly communicate with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other units. CNAs and Home Health Aides function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Scheduling Coordinator.

KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Doylestown PA

Schedules Available:

1. 6 am - 2 pm, Monday through Friday
2. 7 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday
3. 8 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Providing frail, ill, or immobile clients with assistance, company, and comfort.
• Executes the patient care plan and communicates well with RN Case Manager.
• Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties.
• Performing personal hygiene care
• Performing light housekeeping duties in patient's living area only.
• Is aware of and follows nutritional guidelines for patients.
• Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking.
• Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
• Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items for patient only.
• Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back.
• With prior approval by Staffing Coordinator, accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location.
• Consistently shows accountability to schedule and communicates all needs for scheduling changes to Staffing Coordinator.
• With prior authorization and proper training, administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

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