CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

CNA – Job Opportunity

We have an established home healthcare and hospice agency and have multiple opportunities for a skilled CNA on a part-time basis working in multiple locations. We are very family oriented, and offer a hands on approach for patient care and family support. You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients at their residence. CNA will need to be committed to weekly visits and be flexible if changes are needed to accommodate patient care. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification from a recognized CNA program.

CNA Compensation: Ranging from $20 - $23 per visit (determined by experience)

CNA Responsibilities:

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

CNA Requirements:

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

We hope you keep us in mind as you continue to take next steps towards your career in patient care. Thank you for your interest in our agency!

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & Development

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice and Palliative Care

Physical setting:

• Long term care facilities
• At home visits

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred) Spanish (2nd language)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• CNA Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road