Maxim Healthcare - Denver, CO
posted 4 days ago
- Entry Level
Denver, CO
Hospitals
About the position
Maxim Healthcare Services is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide 1-on-1 care to patients in their home. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Assistant is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patients' needs.
Responsibilities
- Bathing (sponge bath, shower, tub, shampoo)
- Back rubs
- Grooming (nail filing, hair care, oral hygiene)
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals
- Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary
- Takes and records oral and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered
- Assists with mobility, positioning, transfers, and using transfer/mobility devices as applicable, according to the plan of care
- Assists with active and passive range of motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered
- Assists patient in the self-administration of medication
- Does patient's laundry, as appropriate
- Meets safety needs of patients, including proper use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
- Reports patient's condition and significant changes to the supervising Registered Nurse
- Adherence to Maxim's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Successful completion of a nursing assistant/home health aide or competency training and evaluation program as applicable, per State/Federal regulations
- Successful completion of Maxim's Clinical Competency Program for home health aides, including successful completion of examinations, and demonstration of all required skills per State/Federal regulations
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
- Meets Maxim and applicable State Background Investigation requirements
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current TB test or chest x-ray within the last 5 years
- Successful completion of Maxim's orientations/trainings, in-service program, and Maxim training examination
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled in Medical)
- Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
- HSA
- 401(k)
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance
- Hospital Expense Protection Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Home and Auto Insurance discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Transportation Benefits
- College Partnership Program
- Paid Time Off
