Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: VITAS
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
The VITAS -Home Health -Aide -(HHA) -is a non-exempt employee, who
is -trained to provide personal care and services to -hospice
patients -to augment care given by family members -or -other
caregivers.
ASSIGNED -JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs only those - personal care - activities contained in a
written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may
include:
Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal
hygiene.
Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist
with feeding the patient when needed.
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation.
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered
by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a
specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy
bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement
of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises;
assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output
of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily
self-administered.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and
respiration.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES -FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED
IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE:
Home Health Aide (HHA) assists -in maintaining a safe and healthy
environment.
Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's mental alertness
through involvement in activities of interest.
Home Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological
support to the patient, family, and -other -caregivers.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental
or physical condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and
members of the interdisciplinary team.
Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary
caregiver.
Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control
measures.
Home Health Aide (HHA) observes, reports, and documents patient
status and the care and activities provided.
Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12 hours of in-service
training per calendar year.
Home Health Aide (HHA) handles other tasks -as assigned.
THE -HOME HEALTH -AIDE -(HHA) -MAY NOT:
Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting.
Change sterile -dressings.
Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema).
Irrigate a colostomy or wound.
Perform a gastric lavage or gavage.
Catheterize a patient.
Administer medications.
Apply heat by any method.
Care for a tracheotomy tube.
Suction a patient.
Provide -any personal -care that -has not been -assigned by the
VITAS nurse or -included in the -plan of -care.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified
in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36.
Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42
C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1).
Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully
completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R.
Section 484.36(b).
State -Allowable Training/Certification
AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI
CNA, HHA, HA
CA
CHHA
CT
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
IL
HHA, NA
KS
Home Health Aide certificate
MO
Home Health Aide
NJ
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
OH
Home Health Aide
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write, and carry
out directions.
Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to travel per job
requirements.
Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone available in home.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described -for the Home Health Aide (HHA) -are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of -this -job. -
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of -the Home Health Aide (HHA), -the
employee is regularly required to:
Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day
Talk and hear
Specific vision abilities required by -the Home Health Aide (HHA)
-include:
Close vision
Distance vision
Ability to adjust focus
The -Home Health Aide (HHA) -will be required to sit and stoop,
kneel, -and crouch.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
Home Health Aide (HHA) reports -directly to the VITAS Nurse.
Home Health Aide (HHA) receives clinical direction from the VITAS
Nurse.
About Us
VITAS - Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life
care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal
and professional growth. -As a member of the VITAS team, you'll
find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization
dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will
be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert
in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are
respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and
responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism,
collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth
and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and
position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and
leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard-find
your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company
match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work -day or night
shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
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