CNA/HHA

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)The Cottage Fergus Falls is seeking to hire a full-time Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate long-term care for our elderly assisted living residents. Are you looking to be part of a team? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy working with seniors? If so, read on! We pay a competitive wage of $20.00 - $23.50/hour, we offer PM shift differential of $1.00, NOC differential of $2.00 and CNA differential of $1.00. We also offer generous benefits and perks including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible schedules, free meals while on shift, and a company car to use while running errands with residents. If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today! ABOUT The Cottage Fergus Falls The Cottage Fergus Falls was founded with the idea that quality long-term care can be found close to home. Designed to keep loved ones close to family and friends, our goal is to provide home-like community-based living, featuring person-centered care to meet our clients' every need. We work vigorously to become the first choice for assisted living services for local residents by providing opportunities for seniors to remain in their communities. We just want to take care of the elderly! As a family-run business, we treat our residents and our team as family. In addition to a supportive family-oriented culture, our employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits. Most importantly, as a member of our team, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) As a Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you are the heart and soul of our team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, you get to help our senior/elderly residents stay close to home and live with independence and dignity. You do more than just provide medication reminders or assist with meals, light housekeeping, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, errands, and appointments. While those tasks are important, you also provide companionship and socialization, as you support them in visiting with friends, attending events, or working on hobbies. You make sure that they are mentally stimulated, physically active, and well-nourished, encouraging independence and promoting family involvement as much as possible. You are meticulous about reporting any changes or concerns promptly. In this way, you provide real peace-of-mind for them and their families. QUALIFICATIONSNo experience necessary paid training provided.Ability to pass a background check.Reliable transportation.Ability to meet the physical demands of the jobExperience working in a long-term care setting is favored. Can you work well independently and in a team environment? Do you have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively? Do you have strong communication skills? Are you motivated to provide exceptional service and respect to our elderly residents and their families? Can you maintain a calm and warm environment? If so, you may be perfect for this assisted living position! WORK SCHEDULEOur Home Health Aides (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) enjoy a flexible schedule. The typical schedule includes rotating every other weekend and every other holiday. AM - 7am to 3pm PM - 3pm to 11pmNOC 11pm to 7am ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you enjoy working with seniors and feel that you would be right for this long-term care position at our assisted living facility, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application! Location: The Cottage Fergus FallsWe are looking for great people to add to our growing community. Be part of a growing team of Home Health Aides!Job Summary:The Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in the delivery of resident care. Under the direction of the nurse, the home health aide provides medically oriented task(s) to maintain health or to facilitate treatment of an illness or injury provided in a person's place of residence.Job Qualifications:Must meet and maintain State requirements of a certified home health aide.Requires level of knowledge normally required in the course of obtaining a high school diploma.Experience working the long-term care setting favored.Completion of on-site orientation program will be given to obtain desired entry level competency.Work effectively with general supervision, ability to organize and manage own work load in a busy environment. Some independent actions are required.Knowledge of resident care plans, and state home care regulations.Ability to communicate well with residents and families promoting customer service and respect.Must maintain a calm and warm working environment with co-workers.Meet the physical job demands of the positionRESIDENTSReports Vulnerable Adult issues to their director supervisor as necessary.Visits with residents routinely regarding cares, activities, menus, likes and dislikes etc.Offers resolution or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offer resolution to any dislikes or concerns and communicates those with direct supervisor.Ensures any grievance is documented and reported to either the Assisted Living Manager or facility RN.Incorporates customer orientated approach into daily routine.Maintains resident's confidentiality and respect according to HIPPA and Resident Rights.

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