Weekend CNA

About the role

Seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for weekend home care services. This role involves direct patient care within clients' residences, requiring travel within a designated area. Physical demands and the need for reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and basic nursing tasks as instructed by healthcare professionals.
• Assisting with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Preparing meals tailored to client preferences and dietary needs.
• Offering companionship and engaging in activities suited to individual interests.
• Performing light housekeeping duties and maintaining accurate records of care provided.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' physical or psychosocial conditions.
• Using EVV systems to document tasks and ensure compliance with care plans.
• Demonstrating dependability, punctuality, and adaptability to client and family values.
• Upholding patient confidentiality and safety, and reporting concerns like abuse or neglect immediately.
• Following the Plan of Care strictly and never administering medications.

Qualifications and skills

• Current certification with DFS.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and following directions.
• Physical ability to lift approximately 50 lbs, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Compassionate attitude towards patient care.