What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Human Touch Home Health?
Capitol View is looking for a Home Home Health Aide for our office in Washington D.C.
This position REQUIRES a Washington D.C Home Health Aide License. Hiring now for Full-time and Part-time!!!!
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional growth and advancement potential
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistant Program
- Aflac
- Direct Deposit
Job Requirements
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skincare to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Qualifications:
- Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
Company Overview: Capitol View has been around for over 27 years, with multiple locations through our Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania we offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. We provide skilled and non-skilled care. Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
