Certified Nurse Assistant - Home Health & Hospice
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Certified Nurse Assistant - Home Health & Hospice

Sierra Healthcare

Location: Las Cruces,NM, USA

Date: 2025-01-15T07:38:40Z

Job Description:
Job Type Full-timeDescriptionMISSION, VISION and VALUES MISSION ...to bring out the courage in others... VISION ...to be recognized as the market leader in providing physician-led, clinically integrated networks of high-quality, value-oriented services across the senior healthcare spectrum. VALUES Trust Integrity Teaching Collaboration Transparency Innovation Discipline JOB SUMMARYThe Certified Nurse Assistant provides essential personal care and support to patients within their homes, following guidance and supervision from a registered nurse (RN). This role ensures compassionate, respectful care in alignment with established care plans and patient needs.RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Adhere to agency policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
  • Provide assigned personal care tasks, including bathing and hands-on support, with compassion and professionalism.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation for each visit, in compliance with agency standards.
  • Communicate any changes in patient condition to the supervising RN promptly.
  • Assist with household tasks essential to patient health and well-being, as assigned.
  • Support patient mobility and physical activity as directed, including ambulation and exercise.
  • Perform basic therapeutic procedures, such as range-of-motion exercises, under supervision.
  • Assist with patient medications as directed for self-administered medications.
  • Participate in required in-service training and continuing education to maintain skills.
  • Engage in patient care conferences and collaborative discussions as scheduled.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
  • Completion of a Medicare-approved training program for Home Health Aide and/or Hospice Aide, with demonstrated competency.
  • Compassionate and respectful attitude towards the care of the elderly and those who are ill.
  • Proficiency in following directions, as well as reading and writing.
  • Emotional maturity and resilience to meet the demands of patient care.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTPrimarily works in patient homes with occasional tasks completed at the agency office. Requires travel between patient locations.JOB RELATIONSHIPSSupervised by: Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Manager, or assigned registered nurses (RNs), physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs).RISK EXPOSUREHigh exposure risk, with adherence to safety protocols essential to ensure patient and caregiver protection.LIFTING REQUIREMENTSThis role requires the ability to engage in physical activity for extended periods, including standing, bending, and lifting as needed for patient care.Learn More About Us! CareM Management Corus Health Ensemble CIN Sierra HealthCare Touchstone Health
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