Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Professional in-home care is much preferred when you, or a loved one, are recovering from a sudden loss of health. Clients who suffer from chronic illnesses agree the warmth and familiarity of home makes life more comfortable and manageable. High Country Home Care has been a source for quality in-home services in Newland and surrounding areas for over 30 years. CNA Duties and Responsibilities Assist in organizing household items Demonstrate and assist with basic housekeeping tasks (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, dishes) Care for clothing (ironing, laundering, and simple mending) Provide transportation for approved essential shopping Assist or administer bed or tub bath, basin, shower or sitz Assist with or dress client Assist and/or perform hair care Assist and/or perform skin care Assist and/or perform nail care (toenails may not be trimmed if client has diabetes/peripheral vascular disease) Mouth care (including dentures) Make an unoccupied or occupied bed Assist with mobility with/without assistive devices Assist with active range of motion exercises if prescribed by M.D. Assist with transfers with/without mechanical devices Assist with planning and preparing proper food handling, food storage, and pest control Prepare client for mealtime and assist with feeding Take/record vital signs, temperature, height and weight Assist client with bedpan and/or urinal Apply/remove prosthetic devices for stable client Apply Ace bandages, TED's and binders Apply prescribed heat and cold Change non-sterile dressings Recognize and report indicators of abuse, neglect, illness etc. to proper professional Provide basic first aide Respond to emergency needs as they occur per company policy Education Individual must have received appropriate training in a Board of Nursing approved program NA-1 aide training and competency program. Individual must be listed with the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. Minimum of 18 years of age for employment. Experience 0-6 months Job Types Full Time, Part Time, PRN Benefits 401(k) with company match Flexible schedule Paid Time Off for Full Time Bereavement Pay Bonuses Dental and Vision Insurance Life insurance Holiday Pay Continuing education assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr High Country Home Care