Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

We are a non-medical home care agency in Maryland dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients through great caregiver matches. Our agency has experienced continuous growth due to the contributions of our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Attend required case conferences, continuing education, meetings, and in-services
• Absorb and assist therapists in non-skilled treatments essential to the client
• Absorb and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered in accordance with State guidelines
• Prepare and serve normal meals for the client
• Absorb and assist with personal care tasks such as eating, bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, and dressing
• Absorb and assist with ambulation tasks such as moving in and out of bed or wheelchair
• Absorb and assist 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
• Properly document all services provided each shift and submit documentation in accordance with Visiting Angels’ policies
• Observe clients and report to supervisor unusual physical conditions and/or behavioral changes
• Assess and 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

Skills

• Enthusiasm for working with elderly and disabled people
• Ability to work professionally, cooperatively, and effectively with others