Job Description

CNA Home Health and Hospice Aide

Location: Utah County

Price: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

We are currently hiring for a CNA in Home Health and Hospice in Utah County. This full-time role offers a self-set schedule, great consistency, and the benefits of a large company with the welcoming feel of a small one. They also pay for drive time and offer gas reimbursement. Its an amazing regional company to be part of!

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.

2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.

3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.

4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

2. Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.

3. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

4. Reports changes in the patients condition and needs to the RN.

5. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.

6. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.

7. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.

8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.

9. Attends/completes in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.

10. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in company's office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a licensed Utah CNA and prepared to visit patient's in their homes in your personal vehicle?

Work Location: On the road