What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA- Home Health position at Careage At Home?
Description
Careage At Home is Hiring a Compassionate CNA!!
Join our team of CNA's providing essential support to seniors and individuals in
need in their homes. Multiple Positions Available for Weekends Pierce and Thurston Counties.
- Part Time
- Weekends
- $23.50-$26.20 hourly DOE
- Mileage Reimbursement IRS Rate
- Current CNA License in WA
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Current Food Handlers Card
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers
Why work with us?
Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
About Careage at Home
Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.
JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
- Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
- Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
- Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
- Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
- Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
- Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
- Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
- Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
- Ability to participate in physical activity.
- Ability to work for extended period of time while standing & involving physical activity.
- Heavy lifting.
- Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Salary : $24 - $26