CNA Home Health $2500.00 RETENETION BONUS

Company: Constellation Health Services
Location: Newburyport
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Constellation is committed to treating people like they're family and connecting those we serve with the right care for their unique situations. We provide community-based home health, palliative care, hospice, non-medical home care, school-based OT/PT/ABA, and in-home ABA therapy through our broad network of providers. Constellation is a family-owned, family-centered organization that has remained true to our commitment to providing the best patient experience and the highest quality outcomes. We believe this is accomplished by ensuring that everyone we connect with feels valued, trusted, and heard. This core has earned us the distinction of being a Certified Great Place to Work For FOUR consecutive years as well as ranking as one of the Top 25 Places to Work For in Healthcare!
Constellation is hiring for a full-time CNA to work with our Home health patients and families, in their homes, assisted living or nursing facilities. ***$2500.00 RETENTION BONUS*** $1000.00 of the $2500.00 RETENTION BONUS will be paid out when you receive your first paycheck!!!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Territory: Newburyport, MA
Requirements:

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate.
• At least 3 years of CNA experience.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
  • Understands hospice philosophies, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
  • Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home.
  • Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
  • Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
  • Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
    Essential Duties:
    • Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
    • Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
    • Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 ,etc.)
    • Giving personal care including baths, (sponge, tub or shower) back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos if directed by the registered nurse.
    • Cleaning of nails and use of emery board. No cutting or clipping of nails is permitted.
    • Performs light housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a safe environment including changing bed linen, light cleaning of patient area, and laundering essential to the comfort and cleanliness of the patient.
    • Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
    • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
    • Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
    • Taking and recording oral and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
    • Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
    • Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
    • Performing range of motion, transfers positioning and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
    • Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, and as instructed by the supervising RN case manager such as "reminders."
    • Offering and assisting with bedpans, urinals or commodes.
    • Measures and records intake and output as directed.
    • Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
    • Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
    • Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
      Benefits:
      • Competitive salary
      • A rich benefits package, including: medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
      • 401(k) plan
      • Generous paid time off
      • Professional liability coverage
      • Company-sponsored in-service and training
      • Continuing education
        *Certified as a Great Place to Work For in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021*
        *One of the Top 25 Places to Work For in Healthcare in the US*
        Apply today and take your place among the stars with Constellation!
        #INDSJ

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