Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Home Health
Company: Corus Health
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Nominated by our own employees, Corus Health is the proud recent
recipient of Albuquerque's prestigious Top Workplace! We are
currently seeking a qualified and compassionate Certified Nursing
Assistant 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
- Excellent health insurance
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Flexible work schedule
- Employee Assistance Funding
- 401(k)
Keywords: Corus Health, Albuquerque , Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Home Health, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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