Home Care CNA (Full-time or PRN)

About the role

COME THRIVE WITH US!

Join The Forest as we strive to provide a best in class, caring community that fosters the independence of our residents by enhancing their ability to lead healthy, active, purposeful and secure lives. As a CNA, and a Forest Team Member, you’ll help support this mission by delivering exceptional, quality care to our residents. Our Forest at Home services are a new addition that provides critical support and care to our residents in their Independent Living households. Our CNAs will drive from appointment to appointment within our safe and secure community.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state certification requirements.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of CNA experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid North Carolina state driver’s license.
• Must have successfully completed high school education or earned a GED.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.

Key Competences

• Ability to have a positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Maintain professional dress and professional manner with all clients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Willingness to work around animals.
• Willingness to engage clients in activities.
• Able to remain calm under stress, and to problem-solve or report problem identification to supervisor.
• Availability and willingness to work holidays and weekends to cover as needed.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Provide assistance with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, nail care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for medical tests and exams, ear and eye care, and positioning in and out of beds, chairs, showers, whirlpools, etc.
• Provides nursing functions as directed by supervisor including daily perineal care, catheter care, turns clients in bed, sponge baths and showers, measures and records temperature, pulse and respiration, blood pressure, weigh and measures client, performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, and observes and reports presence of skin breakdowns.
• Ensures that all required documentation is complete by the end of shift.
• Completes all Relias education training modules by the due date.

At the Forest at Duke

• A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

…and so much more!

We'd like to hear from you! Please complete our online application now for prompt consideration!

The Forest at Duke is proud to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other class of unique or protected character.