What are the responsibilities and job description for the STNA Heritage Home Health - Washington Courthouse and Surrounding areas position at Heritage Home Health - Chillicothe?
Position Summary:
The Certified Nurse Assistant/State Tested Nursing Assistant are paraprofessional members of the home care team who work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They perform various personal care services for a client as necessary to meet the client’s needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nurse Assistant/State Tested Nursing Assistant are responsible for observing clients and completing documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
Position Responsibilities for a CNA or STNA:
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
- Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
- Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
- Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., ambulation, transfers, range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
- Assists with medication reminders that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
- Attends in-service, care conferences, and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
- Reporting on the client’s condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse as per Agency policy.
- Meets 12-hour in-service requirement annually. Certified Nursing Assistants and State Tested Nursing Assistants working in home care must also pass a skills competency evaluation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. Be 18 years of age or older. Be a high school graduate or have completed GED.
Benefits for a Certified Nurse Assistant:
- Family Focused Culture
- Flexible Schedules
- Medical/Dental/Vision Offerings
- Aflac & Life/Disability Insurance
- 401K Match
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Plus much more
The Company:
Heritage Home Health is a part of a growing regional home health care company. Our staff is fully committed to providing quality home care services to our patients throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. As a part of a larger organization, the HCF Family of Companies, we partner to provide a comprehensive continuum of care to residents within all the communities that we serve. Our team members have the opportunity each day to help improve the quality of life for our patients and their families. You’ll be a part of a growing team of caring, compassionate, professional health care providers who have a passion for taking care of others.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Nurse Aide Certification