What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurses Aid - CNA position at Human Touch Home Health Care?
Human Touch Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our home healthcare team. As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing direct care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Your primary role will be to assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor their health status, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
About us: We are a home healthcare provider in the area. We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non-skilled services, to our home bound clients in Colorado, with an excellent track record of client-focused care. We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.
Must have a current Colorado State CNA License.
Responsibilities:
- Personal Care Assistance: bathing, eating, dressing, hygiene, mobility, exercise
- Household Care: housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, dietary aide
- Companionship: conversation, reminders.
- Provide assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
- Help patients with walking, transferring, and physical exercises as prescribed.
- Assist with medication reminders and adherence as per the care plan.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and changing bed linens.
- Engage patients in conversation and provide emotional support and companionship.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes in health status to healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care activities and observations.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Follow infection control procedures and ensure a safe environment for patients.
Qualifications:
- Active certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Previous experience in home healthcare or a related field preferred.
- Compassion, empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift and move patients safely, as required.
- Dependable and punctual with a commitment to patient care.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Job Types: PRN
Pay: $20.00-22.00 per hour
Medical specialties: Home Health
Work setting: In-person
Ability to commute: Colorado Springs, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: License (Required)
Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.
Salary : $20 - $22