Pay is based off of experience.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

Do you have a passion for health care and a passion for life? If so, join

the team that is committed to providing excellence in nursing and life-changing

care! Horizon Home Health & Hospice is looking for CNA's in the Meridian,

Idaho area who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy being a

part of an amazing team. To learn more about Horizon Home Health & Hospice,

please visit www.horizonhh.com

JOB SUMMARY

The Home Health Aide

(HHA) is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the

supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care, and only after successful completion of a competency evaluation program. HHA is also a part of the interdisciplinary team.

DUTIES

& RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Providing personal care including:

A. Baths

B. Back rubs

C. Oral hygiene

D. Shampoos

E. Changing bed linen

F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing

G. Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown

H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities

I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.

4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.

8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.

9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools,

side rails, etc.).

10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

12. Attend 12 clock hours of in-service training annually during a 12-month period.

13. As part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), attend scheduled Case Conference meetings to discuss patients in which you are involved in.

The above statements are only meant to

be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed

by the employee of this job. The employee

may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this

description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1. Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that is approved by the respective state as meeting all requirements and listed in good standing in the state nurse registry. (Note: Home health aide or nurse aide will not be

considered completed in a program if there has been a continuous 24 months or

greater period-of-time where the described aide services have not been

provided. For lapses of this time-period or greater, the individual must

complete another training and competency program prior to delivering any

services.)

2. At least 18 years of age.

3. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

4. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

5. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

7. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

8. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

About Horizon Home Health and Hospice

Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 20 years and currently have 7 branches from Fruitland to Twin. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love one another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Horizon is Idaho’s EMPLOYER OF CHOICE and we want you to join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.

Pay: $16 - $18 / hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule

Job types: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site