Cna - Private Duty

The Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Assistant is amember of the home care team who works under the supervision of a RegisteredNurse, and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet thepatients’ needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Grooming (nail filing, hair care, oral hygiene)
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Takes and records oral and axillary temperatures, pulse,respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriatecompleted/demonstrated skills competency)
• Back rubs
• Other duties as assigned
• Assists patient in the self-administration of medication
• Does patient’s laundry, as appropriate
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals
• Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary
• Assists with mobility, positioning, transfers, and usingtransfer/mobility devices as applicable, according to the plan if care
• Assists with active and passive range of motion exercises andother simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (withappropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, asappropriate
• Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant/PatientCare Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Changing bed linen
• Adherence to Maxim’s documentation and care procedures andstandards of personal and professional conduct
• Bathing (sponge bath, shower, tub, shampoo)
• Meets safety needs of patients, including proper use ofequipment (foot stools, side rails, etc.), maintains compliance with MaximFalls Prevention program, Infection Control program, and patient-specificEmergency Management plan as applicable
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Reports patient’s condition and significant changes to thesupervising Registered Nurse

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of Maxim’s orientations/trainings,in-service program, and Maxim training examinations, with a score of 80% orgreater
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant/home health aideor competency training and evaluation program as applicable, per State/Federalregulations
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and documentcare given
• Meets Maxim and applicable State Background Investigationrequirements
• Successful completion of Maxim’s Clinical Competency Programfor home health aides, including successful completion of examinations withscore of 80% or higher, and demonstration of all required skills perState/Federal regulations
• Participation in Tuberculosis screening/testing requirementsper Maxim policy and as applicable, per State regulation
• Possession of current CPR certification and First Aidtraining/certification as applicable, per State regulations

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Awards and recognition programs
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.