HHA/CNA

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to Agency policies and procedures.  
• Performs work under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor.  
• Performs personal care activities contained in a written assignment by the Nursing Supervisor which includes but is not limited to, assisting the client with activities of daily living, such as:  
• Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan,  bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)  
• Ambulation  
• Eating  
• Dressing  
• Shaving  
• Meal Preparation  
  
• Performs other assigned activities that are taught by a nurse for a specific client. These include but not limited to:  
• Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances  
• Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)  
• Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)  
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
• Measuring and preparing special diets  
• Measuring intake and output  
• Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)  
• Application of an external (condom-type) catheter  
• Assist with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint  

Qualifications:

• High school graduate of G.E.D. certificate preferred.  
• Six months experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurses Assistant in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.  
• The Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies.  
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.  
• Current CPR Certificate is recommended.  
• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct client care.  
• Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.  
• Have valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.