Job Description

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

Hiring Home Health Aide/Certified Nurse Assistants in Tennessee

Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring CNA's to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country!

Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients' health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.

Hours Available for this location: (You can pick up in other locations as well)

PRN, Parttime and Fulltime Hours
Mon- Friday and Weekends available
Day Shift and Night Shift options

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age
• Successful completion of a formal aide certification training program consistent with state and federal requirements and for which a certificate was obtained. Notable state specific requirements:
  • Colorado: certified within four months of starting employment and certificate remains current
  • Tennessee: completed a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which includes sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment
  • Georgia: requires a certificate from approved nurse aide training program and registry with the Georgia DHR Nurse Aid Registry

• Successful demonstration of competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively
• New graduate nurses are welcome to apply !
• Demonstrated ability to read and write consistent with job requirements
• Verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the client/family and personnel of the PCM
• Reliable means of transportation

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

Perform only those services permitted under state law and for which deemed competent to perform which are assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who is responsible for the client care provided by the aide Exhibit competency in and perform personal care activities, including but not limited to:

• Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Basic infection control procedures
• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Safe transfer techniques and ambulation
• Bathing (bed/sponge, tub and shower)
• Shampoo (sink, tub and bed)
• Skin /nail care
• Oral hygiene
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Toileting and elimination
• Normal range of motion and positioning

Perform household services essential to maintain a safe and healthy environment for health care at home, including but not limited to:

• Meal preparation/feeding including adequate nutrition and fluid intake
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping

Follow written assignment and instructions provided by the RN at all times. Complete and submit appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations per policy.

At no time should a HHA/CNA administer medications. They may assist with the medication reminders only; all medication must be given by RN/LPN provider. Report any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the case manager or other appropriate supervisor.

Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection prevention and control practices, following PCM guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the RN or case manager.

Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment and cleaning; do not use nor clean equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided by your supervisor.

Recognize emergencies and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures. Encourage the client to be as independent as possible in accordance with the plan of care.

Promote client's mental alertness through involvement in allowed activities of interest.

Respect client's privacy and personal property.

Participate in employee meetings and care coordination conferences as requested.

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Participate in continuing educations offerings as needed and in compliance with policy.

Notify RN of training or learning needs.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us

• Create the schedule you want to work
• Rewarding one-on-one work with patients in the comfort of their homes
• Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!)

Ideal Candidates will have experience in the following, although we will consider training

• Skilled Transfers
• Vital Signs
• Timely and Accurate Documentation
• Range of Motion
• All activities of daily living including light duty housekeeping, meal preparation and patient hygiene

Qualifications

• Active certification as a CNA in the state(s) of practice

To apply for this unique opportunity and to learn more about the community we service, please apply today!

Standard Rate: $15.00 - $17.50 Hourly

Please contact Charmaine Lomax at (303) 479-4233 x695 or at Charmaine.Lomax@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, 16 hours, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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