Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description SummaryThe Home Health CNA provides assistance to patients with direct care services in their home.The Certified Nursing Assistant is an employee who has received training and has demonstrated competency to perform specific patient care procedures and assist the licensed professional nursing staff in delegated daily patient care procedures and assist the licensed professional nursing staff in delegated daily patient care activities. Certified Nursing Asst. services are performed under the supervision of the licensed professional nursing staff. Responsibilities include performance of secretarial and receptionist duties and provide basic patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, order transcription, order entry, medical record documentation, etc.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC001404 KER - Hospice (KMC)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-20Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftDay (United States of America)Job DescriptionThe Home Health / Hospice Aide performs duties essentially of personal care which might be given to a convalescent, chronically ill, disabled person or terminally ill in their homes. Attempts in every possible way, in working with Home Health patients and families, to assist them to assume responsibilities toward self-care. Attempts in every possible way, in working with Hospice patients and families to assist them with measures to provide them with personal care and assist in their comfort. Assists family members to care for their family member whenever possible. Advocates for the needs of the patient.Additional Job DescriptionMinimum Requirements : Education : A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.Experience : One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in South Carolina.Credentials : Basic Life Support from Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify / employees