In-Home Caregiver

CNA / HHA JOB DESCRIPTION

Passion Calling Healthcare

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)
Department: Home Care Services
Reports To: Registered Nurse (RN), Director of Nursing, or Agency Supervisor
Employment Status: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN
Work Location: Clients' private residences

1. Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) provides compassionate, safe, and dependable personal care services to clients in their homes. The employee assists clients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and other authorized services to promote comfort, dignity, independence, and safety.

All services must be provided according to the client's written plan of care or plan of services, the employee's qualifications and demonstrated competency, agency policies, and applicable Virginia regulations.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The CNA/HHA shall:

• Assist clients with bathing, showering, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Provide assistance with toileting, incontinence care, and changing briefs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and mobility using approved safety techniques.
• Assist with feeding, meal preparation, and hydration according to the client's care plan.
• Perform authorized light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and other household tasks related to the client's care.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and respectful social interaction.
• Observe and promptly report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, appearance, or mental status to the appropriate supervisor.
• Measure and record vital signs, fluid intake, and output when authorized by the care plan, training, and applicable regulations.
• Provide medication assistance only when legally permitted, properly authorized, and consistent with agency policy.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care provided and observations made.
• Follow infection prevention procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Protect client confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and personal property.
• Report falls, injuries, emergencies, suspected abuse, neglect, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow the assigned schedule and notify the agency promptly of absences or delays.
• Participate in required orientation, competency evaluations, supervision, and continuing education.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the applicable Virginia requirements for home attendants under 12VAC5-381-290 and any additional requirements for their assigned services.

Qualifications may include:

• Completion of an approved nurse aide education program or current nurse aide certification issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Completion of another qualification pathway permitted under Virginia regulations, where applicable to the assigned services.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Successful completion of required background checks and employment screenings.
• Ability to follow written instructions, care plans, and agency policies.
• Good communication, time management, and documentation skills.
• Compassion, patience, dependability, honesty, and professionalism.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification if required by the agency, contract, or applicable regulations.
• Reliable transportation when required for assigned cases.

Supervision and Scope of Practice

The CNA/HHA shall work under the supervision required by Virginia law and the agency's policies.

Training and Continuing Education

Employees shall complete required orientation, competency assessments, supervisory activities, and in-service training.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations where applicable. Duties may involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting clients with mobility using approved safe-handling procedures.