Certified Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, CNA, HHA, Live-in - Private Duty Vacaville, Vallejo, Fairfield, CA
Location: Vacaville California
Description: Kindred at Home is looking of Certified Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, CNA, HHA, Live-in - Private Duty Vacaville, Vallejo, Fairfield, CA right now, this vacancy will be placed in California. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. IT'S SIMPLE.
You want to! work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients you treat
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You want to be challenged by your job without being overwhelmed by it.
You want to play an instrumental role in helping a patient recover, sometimes against strong odds, and stay at home. What you want is Kindred Healthcare.
Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Join us!
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position provides non-medical personal care, companionship, and domestic services to clients of Professional Healthcare at Home
, a division of Kindred at Home.
The Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed while performin! g the home care visit.
The Certified Nursing Assistan! t/Caregiver will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities 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, undressing and personal hygiene
Skin care to prevent breakdown
Assisting the patient with toileting activities
Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
May prepare a light meal during the visit.
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.
May do a load of 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.
Follow all privacy policies of Infection Control protocols and maintain the confidentiality of protected healthcare information (PHI).
Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
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Qualifications
! QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of one year full time experience in c! are giving required; CNA or CHHA preferred.
Posses and maintains current CPR certificate preferred.
Proof of legal authorization to work in the
United States
required.
Negative criminal conviction background check through Department of Justice required.
Minimum of 2 positive references required, preferably from most recent supervisors.
Driving experience for a minimum of 3 years a plus. Employees who drive their own vehicles on company business will be required to show proof of a current valid driving license and current, valid insurance coverage as required by law.
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.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and ! a resume to Kindred at Home.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:19:01 GMT