Home Health Aide - CNA - Amedisys
Chattanooga, TN
About the Job
- 15.00 to 20.00
- Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
- Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
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Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
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Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
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Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
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Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
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Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
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Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
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Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
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Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
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Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
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Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
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Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
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CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
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Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
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Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills , and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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