Home Health Aide, CNA at Morgantown

Job Description

 

The Home Health Aide, CNA is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patients physical and emotional well being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.

 

 

• Assesses patient and provides care according to the aide plan of care / assignment sheet. Records and notifies RN/Team Leader of any variations from the established parameters or changes in the patients condition.
• Reports any unusual circumstance in the patients condition or home environment to the primary RN/Team Leader.
• Follows current written aide assignment sheet. To ensure a billable visit, provides assistance with at least two of the following activities of daily living (ADLs) during each patient visit: mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
• As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patients health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Completes a clinical note for each visit within required time frames, which must be incorporated into the patients record.
• Participates in the in-services program. Completes at least six hours of in-services every six months.
• Participates in daily report. Adheres to and supports care management model within the agency.
• Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
• Participates in QA/QI plan or process.

Job Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Current CNA in state of employment, or successful completion of skills competency evaluation.
• One (1) year of experience working as a aide preferred.
• Mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. 
• Current drivers license and vehicle insurance in state of employment, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis.

 

 

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Country: USA, State: West Virginia, City: Morgantown, Company: LHC Group..