Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

About the role

As an Ambercare Certified Nurse Aide, you'll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader. We are urgently hiring in Bernalillo, NM, Edgewood, NM, Los Ranchos, NM, Moriarty, NM, Rio Rancho, NM, Tijeras, NM, Carnuel, NM, and many other areas.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assist with routine bodily functions
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training
• Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to compassionately care for others
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

Benefits

• Part-time Home Care Aides may qualify for healthcare benefits
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap provided to employees
• Virtual job interviews available as a safety measure against COVID-19