Home Health Aide- Part Time - Home Health & Hospice
Company: Sierra Health Care, Inc.
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Sierra Home Health & Hospice is currently seeking an
experienced, qualified, and compassionate part-time Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) to care for our patients under the
supervision of the RN Case Managers. The ideal candidate will work
as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team designated to
provide the highest standard of care for our home health and
hospice patients. If you would like to be considered for the
opportunity to join our amazing team, please submit your
application for our review.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Increase the level of patients' comfort.
- Maintain patients' personal hygiene.
- Create a safe, healthy environment for the patients.
- Provide temporary respite and relief from total care
responsibilities for the primary caregivers.
- Assisting patients in and out of bed and assisting with
ambulation.
- Turning patients in bed and positioning for comfort.
- Assisting with prescribed exercises which patients in
accordance with the training provided by appropriate healthcare
personnel.
- Preparation of meals and assisting patients with eating.
- Assisting patients to bathroom or in using bedpan or
urinal.
- Giving enemas as ordered and instructed.
- Performing household services which will facilitate the
patient's self-care at home and are necessary to maintain
independence.
- Changing simple dressing or colostomy bags as directed.
- Assisting with self-administered, non-prescription and
prescription medications under the supervision of a registered
nurse.
- Testing urine and recording vital signs as directed.
- Changing bed linens.
- Reporting changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case
Manager.
- Completing appropriate documentation.
- Participating in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and
participate in discussion relative to patient/family plan of
care.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Successful completion of CNA training and demonstrated
competency to practice as a home health aide in the State of New
Mexico.
- Ability to make meaningful observations and write brief,
accurate descriptions of patients health conditions.
- Ability to recognize the needs of people and to maintain good
relationships in dealing with patients and family members.
- Experience as a home health aide preferred.
- Preferably a high school graduate.
- Valid New Mexico driver's license and availability of
dependable, insured transportation.
Benefits
Benefits & Allowances:
- Positive, supportive work environment
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Flexible work schedule
- Competitive compensation
Keywords: Sierra Health Care, Inc., Las Cruces , Home Health Aide- Part Time - Home Health & Hospice, Healthcare , Las Cruces, New Mexico
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