- Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
- Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations.
- client behaviors,
- Ambulation, positioning, and turning
- Transportation
- Personal hygiene and elimination (irritations, enemas)
- Feeding
- Socialization
- ADLS
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
- Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.
Certified Nursing Aide - Boca Raton, United States - City Choice Home Health Care of Florida
Description
Job Summary:
Provide supportive and personal services for the patients in the comfort of their home with
consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to home health patients.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
1. Certified Nursing Aide in good standing with State of Florida and has a current certification.
2. Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
3. Ability read, write and follow directions.
4. At least 18 years of age and has demonstrated competency.
5. Trained in first aid
6. A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct patient in an institutional setting (hospital
or nursing facility) or one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care
in an agency setting.
7. Effective for services furnished after August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully
completed a State-established or other training program that meets the requirements of
§484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program or State licensure program that meets the
requirements of § b) or (e), or a competency evaluation program or State licensure
program that meets the requirements of § b) or (e). An individual is not considered to
have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation
program if, since the individual's most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a
continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished
services described in §409.40 of this chapter for compensation.
8. Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
9. Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.
10. Listed on the nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or
neglect or misappropriation of client property.
Responsibilities/essential functions:
The person in this position must be able to perform the following
essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist in providing care.*
2. Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.*
3. Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in
the care plans). *
4. Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client's home or any significant
observations regarding the client.*
5. Attend staff meetings, attend/complete 12 hours of annual in-services, and participates in
orientation of new employees. *
6. Report patient complaints to the RN. *
7. Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and
procedures manual. *
8. Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions. *
9. Report abnormal findings in patient's conditions as observed and per care plan to RN. *
10. Perform the following task when delegated by the RN
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those
required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without
reasonable accommodations.
Physical Elements
Environmental Elements
Employee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature
conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous
substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in
interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Employee will have to travel to a variety of client homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly
depending upon the client's home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a
comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.
The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job
identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be
inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.