What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA/Home Health Aide position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Home Health Aide / CNA, to support our Meridian, ID patients.
At Idaho Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Home Health Aide, you can expect:
opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
flexibility for true work-life balance
continuing education and tuition reimbursement
career mobility and growth opportunities
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you.
*Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
Provides care according to the aide plan of care/assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Reports any unusual circumstance in the patient's condition or home environment to the primary RN/Patient Care Manager.
- Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
- As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
- Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's 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.
- Provides care according to the aide plan of care|assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
- Records and notifies RN|Patient Care Manager of any variations from the established parameters or changes in the patients condition.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- ID: Must be Certified Nursing Assistant and listed on Idaho CNA registry.
Skill Requirements
- Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
