Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing 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:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
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