Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

About the role

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled, and those who cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform duties with the utmost care. Our Nashville office provides caregivers for the local area including Nashville, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Franklin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Ashland City, Hermitage, and many others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. Those activities may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care.
• Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship.
• Perform other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care.
• Report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs; use other communication avenues when available and as needed, including phone calls, emails, agency app, and face‑to‑face.
• Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients.
• Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity.
• Provide superior care to Avenues Home Care clients.
• Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or change in condition.
• Keep personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care policies, including abiding by company dress code.
• Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately up the proper chain of command, as required by law.
• Document any behavior, events, conditions, or people that are out of the ordinary.
• Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
• Attend meetings and in‑services as requested.
• Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company.
• Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System — ClearCare.

Required Skills

• Maintain an established work schedule.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and meet the following minimum requirements:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver (preferred)
  • CPR & First Aid Certifications (preferred)
  • Reliable transportation (preferred)

Preferred Work Experience

• Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable clients.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Mileage
• Flexible Schedules
• Work/Life Balance
• Overtime Pay
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Mentorship Program Available
• Additional pay for “White Glove Services”

Schedule

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

Equipment Used

• Telephone and/or Smartphone or Tablet
• Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Expectations

• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.