CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Come Work for the Premiere Home Health Agency in Missoula!

Who We Are: Partners in Home Care is a nationally accredited non-profit organization that has been providing quality home health care services to patients and families throughout Western Montana since 1987. We are passionately committed to assisting patients and families in achieving optimal health, independence, and comfort through high quality, cost-effective home and community health-related services. With a staff complement of 200 strong, we serve a radius of 100 miles around Missoula with a broad array of professional healthcare including nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, social work and bereavement support. Our programs encompass Home Health, Hospice (the largest Hospice in the community), Home Infusion, Home Medical Equipment (including home modifications for those who want to age-in-place) and HCBS (the Medicaid “waiver” program that supports those who wish to live with independence).

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule
• Benefits that include health, dental, vision, 401k retirement plan with company match, disability insurance, and more
  
• Paid Time Off that is very generous including extended leave and float holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual training budget for personal development
• Professional co-workers who are great at their jobs and love to help patients

Job Summary:

The Home Health Aide works under a client’s plan of care, with direct nursing supervision, to assist with or perform specific tasks associated with activities of daily living.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travels to clients’ residences in personal vehicle in varied weather conditions to perform assigned duties. Schedule may include visits on weekends and coverage for absences of other caregivers.

• Assists clients in a variety of personal care tasks and provides support for activities of daily living, based on individual needs as outlined in the plan of care, including the following:

1. Personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and care of the mouth, skin, and hair
2. Bowel and/or bladder requirements, bed pan routines, and incontinence care
3. Medication monitoring (not including administration)
4. Ambulation assistance or assistance with exercises
5. Nutrition and meal planning, meal preparation, and feeding
6. Grocery shopping and general household tasks

• Charts and records client information and care provision accurately and in a timely manner.

• Reports all changes or irregularities in client or client’s environment to supervisor or case manager.

• Practices basic infection control and maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

 High school graduate or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance and reliable transportation. Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

 Work is primarily performed in the residences of patients, requiring driving in varied weather conditions. Occasional medium lifting is necessary. Position requires prolonged standing and working in a variety of positions, including bending, stooping and kneeling. The position includes use of hands to finger, handle, and feel. Position involves frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids.