Responsibilities
Provide non-medical personal care including oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, shampooing, combing hair, shaving, and assisting with toileting
Remind clients to take prescribed medications
Be an active participant in the care team for clients and families
Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, shopping, walks etc.)
Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and home management for clients
Assist with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, etc.
Maintain clients’ and families’ confidentiality
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Complete clients’ log books and report to the supervisor any changes to clients’ conditions and needs
Plan and prepare meals, including serving and other tasks
Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete required pre-service and on-going training requirements
Use the resource library as a tool to improve skills
Qualifications
Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
Willingness to enforce to health and safety standards
Supportive and compassionate
High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
Take pride in providing high quality care
Danville Support Service is also a certified CNA school. Non Danville Employees $400.00. Danville Employees for less than a year $300.00. Danville Employees for more than a year $200.00. Once you get your CNA Certification and still work with Danville after 1 year of the day you are CNA Certified, Danville will reimburse to you the cost of the class. Danville Support Services is BONDED and INSURED.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
