CNA​/HHA

Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We pay a competitive wage of $20.00 - $23.50/hour, we offer PM shift differential of $1.00, NOC differential of $2.00 and CNA differential of $1.00
. We also offer generous benefits and perks including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible schedules, free meals while on shift, and a company car to use while running errands with residents.

The Cottage Fergus Falls was founded with the idea that quality long-term care can be found close to home. Designed to keep loved ones close to family and friends, our goal is to provide home-like community-based living, featuring person-centered care to meet our clients' every need. We work vigorously to become the first choice for assisted living services for local residents by providing opportunities for seniors to remain in their communities.

We just want to take care of the elderly! As a family-run business, we treat our residents and our team as family. In addition to a supportive family-oriented culture
, our employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits
. Most importantly, as a member of our team, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day!

As a Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you are the heart and soul of our team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you get to help our senior/elderly residents stay close to home and live with independence and dignity. You do more than just provide medication reminders or assist with meals, light housekeeping, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, errands, and appointments.

While those tasks are important, you also provide companionship and socialization, as you support them in visiting with friends, attending events, or working on hobbies.

You make sure that they are mentally stimulated, physically active, and well-nourished, encouraging independence and promoting family involvement as much as possible. You are meticulous about reporting any changes or concerns promptly. In this way, you provide real peace-of-mind for them and their families.

• No experience necessary paid training provided.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

Location:

The Cottage Fergus Falls

The Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in the delivery of resident care. Under the direction of the nurse, the home health aide provides medically oriented task(s) to maintain health or to facilitate treatment of an illness or injury provided in a person's place of residence.

Must meet and maintain State requirements of a certified home health aide.

Requires level of knowledge normally required in the course of obtaining a high school diploma.

Experience working the long-term care setting favored.

Completion of on-site orientation program will be given to obtain desired entry level competency.

Work effectively with general supervision, ability to organize and manage own work load in a busy environment. Some independent actions are required.

Knowledge of resident care plans, and state home care regulations.

Ability to communicate well with residents and families promoting customer service and respect.

Must maintain a calm and warm working environment with co-workers.

Meet the physical job demands of the position

Reports Vulnerable Adult issues to their director supervisor as necessary.

Visits with residents…