Job Description

Company Overview:

We are hiring for CNA\'s in the Big Sandy area . We offer weekly pay and a $500 loyalty bonus after your first 300 hours worked.

At Elk Valley, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve\xe2\x80\x94it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

\xe2\x80\x8bAs CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:\xe2\x80\x8b

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• career mobility and growth opportunities

\xe2\x80\x8bIf you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you. Essential Functions:

Job Summary

The Home and Community Bases Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal
hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Reports observations of the client\'s condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.

Education & Experience:

Experience Desired

• Six months experience in personal care or home community based services preferred.

License Requirements

• Current driver\'s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification required (Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin only)

State Specific Requirements

• AR: Must have at least one year of experience in an institution setting, have a certificate issued by the state of Arkansas for working in a long term care facility OR completed a 40 hour aide training course as specified by the state of Arkansas.
• NY: Successful completion of a 75 hour training program with evidence of certificate of completion.
• TN: Successful completion of a total of 75 hours of training which include 16 hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to health care at home.
• WI: Must be listed on the Wisconsin Home Health Aide Registry
• KY: No additional state specific requirements

Skill / Availability Requirements

• Ability to work on a full-time basis and willingness to work flexible schedules based on patient and agency needs.
• Ability to function competently and professionally in any home situation regardless of protected status including but not limited to age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

Elk Valley is part of the LHC Group family of providers \xe2\x80\x93 the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: \xe2\x80\x9cIt\'s all about helping people.\xe2\x80\x9d

Elk Valley Health Services