CNA/ HOME HEATH AIDE

Part time position | Must be available weekends | Valid CNA and Home Health certificate required. Pay: $19.25 per hour

Responsible To : Clinic Supervisor and LVN Clinic Nurse

Summary of Job:

Provides health care in the residents’ home; and is responsible to perform services which are supportive and complimentary to the daily activity of the resident.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with pre-admission physicals.

Available to assist the Clinic Nurse and Clinic Supervisor.

Bed making as medically needed to maintain a high standard of care.

Meet the needs of the residents and assist in other health care needs as assigned by LVN Clinic Nurse and Clinic Supervisor.

Keeps alert to residents condition and reports any significant changes in attitude, appearance, behavior and physical ability to the clinic nurse.

Assists with transportation of residents to medical appointments as needed if trained as a Gardens vehicle driver.

Assists residents to physical therapy, Magnolia Grove, Oak Tree Lodge and IL units when necessary.

Works very closely with the Clinic nurse/Clinic Supervisor to expand and follow through regarding residents’ needs.

Documents and keeps accurate records.

Filing.

Attends inservice meetings as required.

Attends departmental meetings.

Notifies Director and Maintenance of any problems with vehicles and golf carts immediately.

Keeps electric and gas carts clean and free from clutter.

Checks and replenishes supplies as necessary in the clinic and treatment rooms with the assistance and recommendations of the Clinic Nurse.

Checks and restocks Emergency Kits in Clinic and IL locations.

Keeps treatment rooms neat and clean.

Checks emergency oxygen tanks – should be ready to use at any time.

Keeps concentrators clean and ready for use.

Reads policy and procedure manual frequently to stay updated on any changes.

Defrost refrigerator and freezer in Clinic as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the LVN Clinic Nurse or Clinic Supervisor

Qualifications:

• State of California CNA and Home Health certificate.
• Current drivers license and good driving record.
• Ability to understand and carry out directions or instructions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to accept correction and close supervision from supervisor.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, courteous manner with residents.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and maintain acceptable personal grooming and cleanliness.