What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Aide CNA position at A Caring Touch Home Health and Hospice Services?
Key responsibilities of a home health CNA may include:
- Personal care: Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Mobility assistance: Helping patients get in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs, transferring between surfaces.
- Meal preparation and feeding: Serving meals, assisting with eating, and monitoring dietary needs.
- Vital signs monitoring: Taking and recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
- Wound care: Changing dressings as directed by the nurse
- Patient observation and reporting: Monitoring for changes in patient condition, including behavior, mood, and physical changes, and reporting to the nurse.
- Light housekeeping: Maintaining a clean and safe environment related to patient care
- Communication and documentation: Maintaining clear and accurate documentation of care provided, communicating with the patient, family, and healthcare team
Important aspects of a home health CNA role:
Flexibility:
Visiting different patients in their homes, adapting to various living situations
Independent work:
Ability to work autonomously while following established care plans and reporting to the nurse
Compassionate attitude:
Providing emotional support and respecting patient privacy
Strong communication skills:
Effectively communicating with patients, family members, and healthcare team
Education:
Must have Certified Nurse Aide License for Texas
High School Diploma or Collège Degree
CPR Card
Active Drivers License
Car Insurance
Salary : $14 - $20
