Home Health Aide, CNA

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAdditional Job Information * Mileage Reimbursement - * Local Travel Required - * Hourly - * Days - * Monday - Friday; No Weekends or Holidays - * 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - * Benefits Eligible - Job ID: 1205962 Employment Status: Full-Time More Information: BJC Home Care Services offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs as well as the Lifeline emergency response system. BJC Home Care Services provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity. Overview Role Purpose Provides a variety of multi-skilled direct patient care procedures, assistance and comfort measures under the direction and supervision of a registered healthcare professional. Responsibilities * Performs and assists client with activities of daily living. * Collects various clinical data on clients, such as vital signs, temperature, and respiration. * Assists client and caregiver in using simple medical equipment. * Notifies professional nurse or nurse supervisor of deviations which could be found detrimental to the health and safety of the client. * BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Degree * High School Diploma or GED Experience * 2-5 years Supervisor Experience * No Experience Licenses & Certifications * Automobile Liability Insurance * Certified Nurse Assistant * Valid Driver's License Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Experience * 5-10 years Licenses & Certifications * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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