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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
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 (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
Assists with mobility, positioning, transfers, and using transfer/mobility devices as applicable, according to the plan if care
Assists with active and passive range of motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
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.), maintains compliance with Maxim Falls Prevention program, Infection Control program, and patient-specific Emergency Management plan as applicable
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
Minimum 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 with score of 80% or higher, 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
Possession of current CPR certification and First Aid training/certification as applicable, per State regulations
Participation in Tuberculosis screening/testing requirements per Maxim policy and as applicable, per State regulation
Successful completion of Maxim's orientations/trainings, in-service program, and Maxim training examinations, with a score of 80% or greater
Case(1)-Dandridge
8a-4p. Monday-Friday. Pediatric Patient
Case(2)-Sevierville
Monday-Friday 8:30a-3:30p. Adult Patient
Case(3)-Maryville
Friday(5p-9p)Saturday & Sunday 7p-7a. Pediatric Patient
Case(4)-Seymour
Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p. Adult Patient.
Case(5)-Clinton
Monday-Friday. 7a-7p. Pediatric Patient(School Case)
Case(6)-Clinton
Monday-Friday 7a-7p. Adult Patient.
Case(7)-Halls
Monday-Friday 4p-12a. Pediatric Patient
Case(8)-Knoxville
Monday-Friday. 3p-10p. Pediatric Patient.
Case(9)-Oak Ridge
Monday-Friday. 8a-4p. Adult Patient.
Case(10)-Speedwell
Monday-Friday. 8a-3p. Adult Patient
Case(11)- Crossville
Sunday-Thursday. 10pm-6am. Pediatric Patient
For Immediate Consideration please Email me at Jarouse@maxhealth.com or Call 865-291-1785
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.
