Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Visiting Angels · Silver Spring, MD · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
Responsibilities
- Attend required case conferences, continuing education, meetings, and in-services
- Auxiliary with therapists in non-skilled treatments essential to the client
- Auxiliary with medications that are ordinarily self-administered in accordance with State guidelines
- Prepare and serve normal meals for the client
- Auxiliary with personal care, including eating, bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, and dressing
- Auxiliary with ambulation, such as moving in and out of bed or wheelchair
- Auxiliary with household chores essential to the client’s safety and care at home such as tidying, dusting and vacuuming rooms used by client; washing client’s dishes; washing and changing sheets on client’s bed; washing client’s personal laundry; listing needed supplies; shopping for items needed by client
- Provide companionship and support to Visiting Angels’ clients
- Document all services provided each shift and submit documentation in accordance with Visiting Angels’ policies
- Report to supervisor unusual physical conditions and/or behavioral changes
- Report to supervisor any unsafe or abusive situation
- Transport clients in accordance with Visiting Angels’ polices
- Take blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration as directed by nurse
- Comply with Visiting Angels’ employment policies
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Valid current Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Geriatric Nursing Assistant certification
- Valid current CPR and First Aid certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid current driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand directions in English
- Physical ability to lift and transfer clients
- Ability to contribute to a calm environment for the client and instill a confidence in Visiting Angels’ ability to meet the client’s needs
- Enthusiasm for working with elderly and disabled people
- Ability to work professionally, cooperatively, and effectively with others