CNA Home Health Aide

CNA Home Health Aide

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Ledyard, CT area

24 or 30hrs/week with benefits

MUST have reliable transportation and flexible daytime availability. This position will provide care in homes, apartments, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc. as assigned

Short (1 - 2 hr) and Long Cases (3hrs +) are available

The CNA Home Health Caregiver assists with personal care activities: bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair/skin care and feeding.

Other standard duties may include:

Assisting with medication management by reminding client to take medication as needed

Assisting the client with exercises, ambulation and transfer activities.

Performing household services essential to a clean, safe and healthy environment, including meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping to ensure that the client is receiving sanitary and safe care at home.

Providing basic emotional and psychological support to client and other members of the household

Assiting and client to physician, clinic, or other appointments.

Accompanying patient on walks and to social functions

Oberserving any changes in the clients' abilities and/or needs for safety issues and notifying the agency as appropriate

Documentation of care/activities provided will be submitted as per agency policy.

Requirements

CNA Certification is STRONGLY PREFERRED

May consider experienced candidates with HHA designation and/or lapsed/inactive CNA Certification

Valid driver's license in good standing. Proof of auto insurance

Previous caregiving experience is strongly preferred

Permanent