Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Traditions Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide to join our growing Home Health Team in McAlester, OK! About Us: Since 2008, Traditions Health has been a leader in high-quality home health, hospice, and palliative care. We have grown from a single location to more than 130 locations across 18 states, allowing us to broaden our service area and reach more patients needing compassionate quality health care in the home. We measure our success by the superior quality of care we provide and the satisfaction of our patients and families. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be - home. What Can Traditions Health Offer? Competitive Pay Supportive Leadership Career Growth opportunities Training Environment High-Quality Patient Care 1:1 Work/Life Balance Job Summary: Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Job Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Licensure: Current State license as a Certified Nursing Aide, current Driver’s License. Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency. Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a State licensure program that meets State and Federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation. Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test. Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid/current driver’s license, auto insurance Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home. Essential Functions: Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care. Provides necessary skills to assist patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per Agency policy. Appropriately reports changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care. Practices accepted infection control principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients/clients, their families, and other employees. Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property. Provides skills necessary to assist patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills. Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year. Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Benefits and More: (Fulltime) Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include: Full range of health insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance) Company Sponsored Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance PTO (that increases with your tenure) 401K Matching Health Savings Account Employee Assistant Program Supplemental Life Insurance Continuing Education Opportunities Careers: We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now today to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic. Traditions Health is a rapidly growing, innovative provider in home health care and hospice. It is our mission to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity. We believe that our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Patient Satisfaction, Team Attitude, Compliance, Professionalism, and Commitment are the foundation of our success.