Certified Nursing Assistant | Star Valley, WY

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Afton, Wyoming time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR56841
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Providing personal care including:

A. Baths

B. Back rubs

C. Oral hygiene

D. Shampoos

E. Changing bed linen

F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing

G. Skin care to prevent breakdown

H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities

I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
* Planning 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.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at  Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home.

Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
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