Job Description

Description

CNA Home Health Aide Masonicare Home Health & Hospice -East Hartford Day Shift 24 or 30hrs/week with benefits OR Per Diem positions are available • *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 Days/24or30hrs/week