Inspired home care is looking for experienced caregivers to work, if you enjoy working one-on-one with patients outside of a clinical setting. Apply today!
Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities:
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Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
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Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
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Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.
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Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
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Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
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Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
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Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
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Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
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Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
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Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
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Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements:
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High school Diploma or GED
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one year experience with in home of facilities
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six months experience working with clients with dementia (preferred)
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Ability to read and write
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Ability to lift and move patients as needed
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CPR
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2 step TB test
