CNA - Weekend Morning Shift

Role Overview

A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides in-home patient care, focusing on personal hygiene, mobility assistance, basic nursing tasks, and light housekeeping. The role emphasizes adherence to the patient's care plan, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting any changes in the patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, and daily living activities.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to support mobility.
• Provide prescribed exercises and basic nursing care under supervision.
• Prepare meals considering client preferences and dietary needs.
• Offer companionship and engage in activities suited to individual interests.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and document changes in patient condition.
• Use EVV app and timesheets to complete assigned tasks reliably.
• Demonstrate dependability by punctuality and adaptability to client and family values.
• Uphold patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality, reporting any concerns promptly.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification with DFS.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication, reading, and following instructions.
• Physical ability to lift approximately 50 lbs and perform necessary tasks.
• Compassionate attitude toward patient care.

Additional Notes

The CNA works primarily within clients' homes, requiring travel within a designated area. No specific employment duration or hours are guaranteed, and the role involves physical demands and adaptability to various patient and family environments.