CNA Home Care - Wheatland, Wyo.

Company: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

ROLE SUMMARYHome Care positions travel to various locations within the city and require the use of a personal vehicle with insurance coverage. This position works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or other professional. Offers compassionate care to all patients based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes, placing an emphasis on high quality, comprehensive treatment, by means of an interdisciplinary team and using a holistic approach.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists patient with personal care, essential homemaking services, emotional, social, and spiritual support.
• Assists patient with transferring and ambulation. Assists patient with prescribed exercises and simple procedures which have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patient. Use safety and patient care equipment appropriately. Reinforce the safe use of equipment to the patient.
• Uses proper body mechanics when providing patient care/homemaking services. Use universal precautions in providing services. Recognize limitations and seek assistance as needed.
• Observes patient condition and immediately communicate changes/concerns.
• Records care given and pertinent changes in the patient's condition on the Aide Flow Sheet.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to interact positively with patients, patient's families and staff to promote positive patient care
  • Ability to be flexible with department needs.
  • Communicates pertinent information to appropriate persons
  • Ability to speak clearly for patient communicationMinimum RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    • Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
    • Valid USA driver's license
    • Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's driving guidelines
    • Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
    • 30 Days: Home Health Aid (HHA) certification on CNA license within 30 days of start datePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • 1 or more years of experience as a C NA

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