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Certified Nurse Assistant

Ambercare · Arenas Valley, NM · 2 days ago
Healthcare$18/hrPart-time

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.

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 the kitchen and bathroom, and 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 the client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator
  • Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden
  • Examine the patient for bruises, blood in the 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

Pay

Pay rates now start at $18 per hour. Bonus pay and daily pay are available for select positions.

Benefits

Part-time Home Care Aides may qualify for healthcare benefits.

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