About this opportunity
Symbii Home Health and Hospice lists this Certified Nursing Assistant | Kemmerer/Uinta County, WY opportunity in kemmerer, Wyoming. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health AideResponsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:Providing personal care including: baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriatePlanning and preparing nutritious meals.Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.Job requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.At least 18 years of age.Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.Possess and maintains current CPR certification.Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.Symbii Afton Home Health & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Worksite address
kemmerer, WY, 83101, US
Who can apply
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