Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
About the role
Visiting Angels' office in Lufkin provides caregivers for the Deep East Texas area including Lufkin, Huntington, Diboll, Zavalla, Nacogdoches, Corrigan, Applesprings, Etoile, Wells, and many others. We are seeking compassionate individuals committed to providing care to senior adults and those in need. This role is an opportunity to give back to your community, broaden your skills, and make a real difference as a companion to someone in need.
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Visiting Angels Lufkin supports seniors with a wide range of responsibilities, from light housekeeping and meal preparation to mobility assistance and transportation. The role also offers opportunities for personal growth through advanced training in areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (transferring assistance using hoyer lifts, gait belts, walkers, or wheelchairs)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (bathing assistance and incontinence care)
- Help clients with routine exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop (grocery shopping, salon, doctor appointments)
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements
- Passion to serve others—a true caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate demeanor
- Experience with bathing assistance and incontinence care
- Experience with transferring seniors using a hoyer lift or gait belt
- Strong ethics
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- 2 years of professional experience with the elderly in a facility or with an agency, or hold a CNA certification
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Sign-on Bonus
Pay
$11.00–$13.00 per hour
Schedule
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts