* Home Health Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant *

Company: Victory Human Services Inc
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
A Home Health Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing personal care services, simple dressing changes and assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and that do not require the skills of a registered or licensed nurse. Assists with activities that are directly supportive of skilled therapy services and routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Requirements:
***NEW RATES $17.50/hr.-$18.50/hr. (based on experience) Home Health Aid Certificate, Nurse's Aide Certificate or CNA License required
Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Office 365 System
Negative COVID-19 Test Result
Proof of Vaccination for COVID-19
Need to have strong written and communication skills
Pass a CORI (criminal record check).
CPR and First Aid certifications required
Must have a reliable vehicle
Must be willing to travel throughout the program's geographic area
Must have at least one of the following qualifications: Certificate of 40-hour homemaker training; OR Certificate of 60-hour personal care training; OR Certificate of home health aide training; OR Certificate of nurse's aide training
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Performs total care or assists clients in all activities of daily living and personal hygiene such as, but not limited to, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and personal laundry.
Assists clients with transfers, ambulation, assigned exercises, and toileting, including the use of a bedpan or commode.
Prepares nutritious meals within the client's diet and assists with eating when necessary.
Performs light housekeeping chores, which facilitates client self-care in the home setting.
Answers client's calls and attends to the client's requests promptly.
Meets the safety needs of the client and uses adaptive equipment safely and appropriately.
Observes client's general condition, takes and records accurately vital signs, and reports changes promptly to the nurse.
Accurately documents dates, visits, and completed tasks and carries out all requested assignments.
Reminds and assists patients in taking medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
Recognizes emergencies and utilizes emergency procedures.
Submits paperwork in a timely manner according to agency policy and procedure.

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