CNA - Part Time, Weekdays

About the role

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides essential home care services to patients in their residences, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, and mouth care
• Support transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to promote mobility
• Administer basic nursing care and follow prescribed exercises under supervision
• Prepare meals considering client preferences and dietary needs
• Offer companionship and engage clients in activities tailored to their interests
• Perform light housekeeping duties and maintain accurate documentation
• Report changes in clients’ physical or psychosocial conditions promptly
• Adhere to care plans, ensure confidentiality, and follow EVV protocols

Qualifications

• Current certification with DFS
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Effective communication skills, including reading and following directions
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Dependability, reliability, and a compassionate attitude toward patient care

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to commute via personal vehicle
• Valid TB skin test, criminal background check, and drug screening
• Experience with paperless documentation and electronic charting
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekdays and weekends

Key Duties & Environment

The CNA spends most of their time providing direct patient care in clients’ homes, utilizing equipment such as blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes.

Note: No medication administration is involved, and travel within designated areas is required.