Home Health Aide - CNA - PRN

$19.55 - $34.25 / hour

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for Home Health Aide to join our MedStar Health Home Care team. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills. As a Home Health Aide Per Visit , you will provide personal care for the Agency's patients. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro re gion, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! Primary Duties: Attends Agency regional office and team meetings as required. Attends in-service educational programs. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to changes in changes with procedures and in daily schedule. Cleans direct patient care area, as necessary. Identifies safety hazards in the home and reports it to the team's Operations Director or primary case-manager. Reinforces with patient/family ways to remove identified safety hazards in the home. Document services in accordance with Agency medical records and timekeeping policies, including the absence of patients from their homes. Documents patient progress reports clearly and concisely for multidisciplinary case conference. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations. Performs personal care activities (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene etc.). Performs other related activities (light meal preparation, personal laundry etc.). Assists with transfers and range of motion exercise programs as instructed by professional staff. Performs procedures as delineated on HHA (Home Health Agency) Skills Competency Checklist as instructed by professional staff. Recognizes signs of emotional distress (such as anger and depression). Encourages patient mobility and socialization during visits. Recognizes and responds to special needs of patients/families experiencing terminal illness. Reports identified alterations in patient behavior or mental status to primary case manager or the team's Operations Director. Reports identified patient care or family health or social problems to the team's Operations Director or primary case manager. Reports all problems in carrying out assigned activities to primary case manager or the team's Operations Director. Collaborates with case manager or professional staff in the revision and implementation of the Home Health Aide plan of care. Informs the team's Operations Director of the need to change the patient's visit schedule. Qualifications: Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Home care experience preferred. CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) in Virginia. District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or any combination as required based on work location(s). CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation). Completion of MedStar Health's home health aide wound diabetes and CHF competencies after hire. Valid State Driver’s License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation. This position has a hiring range of : USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.

CNA

Part-time

2 weeks ago

Certified Nursing Assistant

MedStar Health Rosedale, MD

$18.40 - $29.74 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Assists medical and nursing staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection electrocardiography (EKG) and documentation in the health record.Incumbents in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene including bathing mouth care dressing skin care positioning feeding ambulation toileting and range of motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation use of crutches and walkers and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Collects specimens (e.g. blood urine sputum stool); and obtains EKGs. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output (I&O). Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs height and weight pulse oximetry point of care and waived testing (i.e. finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck urine dipstick hemoccult) and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record. Performs routine sterile non-sterile (e.g. application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; perineal care; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; and assistance with the application maintenance and removal of traction casts splints and exercise equipment. Maintains the comfort privacy and confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and safe application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures. Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards (e.g. hourly purposeful rounding). Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated. Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients families and visitors in a prompt courteous and respectful manner referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as required. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Attends staff meetings ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education. Licenses and Certifications CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant jurisdiction required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math knowledge Verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills preferred This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.

CNA

Full-time

2 weeks ago

Certified Nursing Assistant

MedStar Health Rosedale, MD

$18.40 - $29.74 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Assists medical and nursing staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection electrocardiography (EKG) and documentation in the health record.Incumbents in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene including bathing mouth care dressing skin care positioning feeding ambulation toileting and range of motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation use of crutches and walkers and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Collects specimens (e.g. blood urine sputum stool); and obtains EKGs. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output (I&O). Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs height and weight pulse oximetry point of care and waived testing (i.e. finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck urine dipstick hemoccult) and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record. Performs routine sterile non-sterile (e.g. application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; perineal care; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; and assistance with the application maintenance and removal of traction casts splints and exercise equipment. Maintains the comfort privacy and confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and safe application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures. Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards (e.g. hourly purposeful rounding). Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated. Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients families and visitors in a prompt courteous and respectful manner referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as required. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Attends staff meetings ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education. Licenses and Certifications CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant jurisdiction required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math knowledge Verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills preferred This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.

CNA

Part-time

2 weeks ago

Certified Nursing Assistant

MedStar Health Rosedale, MD

$18.40 - $29.74 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Assists medical and nursing staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection electrocardiography (EKG) and documentation in the health record.Incumbents in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene including bathing mouth care dressing skin care positioning feeding ambulation toileting and range of motion activities. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation use of crutches and walkers and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Collects specimens (e.g. blood urine sputum stool); and obtains EKGs. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output (I&O). Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs height and weight pulse oximetry point of care and waived testing (i.e. finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck urine dipstick hemoccult) and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record. Performs routine sterile non-sterile (e.g. application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; perineal care; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; and assistance with the application maintenance and removal of traction casts splints and exercise equipment. Maintains the comfort privacy and confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and safe application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures. Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards (e.g. hourly purposeful rounding). Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated. Participates in patient/family teaching as directed and responds to questions from patients families and visitors in a prompt courteous and respectful manner referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory equipment and supplies etc. as required. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Attends staff meetings ongoing educational offerings and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education. Licenses and Certifications CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant jurisdiction required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math knowledge Verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills preferred This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.

CNA

Full-time

1 month ago

Nursing Asst Apprentice

MedStar Health Rosedale, MD

$18.40 - $29.74 / hour

About this Job: General Summary of Position Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) the Nursing Assistant Apprentice performs delegated patient care activities in consideration with the developmental needs of each patient. Working alongside an RN CNA or PCT the Youth Apprentice participates in the delivery of age-appropriate patient care in a supportive learning environment. These activities may include simple specimen collection (e.g. urine) activities of daily living (ADLs) nutritional support patient mobility vital signs changing beds replenishing room supplies and assisting the healthcare team with specific treatments and/or procedures. The Apprentice in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department. These job functions must be completed under the supervision of an RN CNA or PCT. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards and MedStar Health SPIRIT Values. Follows the supervision requirement when performing delegated tasks. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and daily personal hygiene including bathing mouth care dressing skin care positioning feeding ambulation toileting and range of motion activities. Assists with patient positioning and mobilization use of crutches and walkers and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patients' intake and output (I&O). Accurately completes and records patient's vital signs height and weight abdominal girth head circumference pulse oximetry and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record. Assists in performing routine sterile non-sterile (e.g. application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to simple specimen collection (e.g. urine stool) tube feedings Foley Catheter care perineal care turning and positioning simple dressing change postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue. Maintains the comfort privacy confidentiality and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty including 1:1 observation and safe application of restraints. Assists in preparing patients to be seen by providers and assists providers and RNs in patient examinations tests and procedures. Rounds on assigned patients based on established standards (e.g. hourly purposeful rounding). Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families including changes in the patient's condition to the RN and other care team members as necessary. Initiates emergency interventions as appropriate and assists with CPR when indicated. Responds to questions from patients families and visitors in a prompt courteous and respectful manner referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Consistently follows and implements established Policies and Procedures to ensure patient safety. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen and towels removing used meal trays checking bed siderails and safety restraints etc. Assists with environmental services support such as trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed. Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges transfers and to/from medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory picking up equipment and supplies etc. as required. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred. preferred Licenses and Certifications CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the state of Maryland within 180 Days required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within 90 Days required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math knowledge; verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of : USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.

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