Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA), where your dedication and skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. In this vital role, you will provide personalized, high-quality care to individuals across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home healthcare environments. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure that patients receive the respectful, attentive care they deserve while fostering a safe and supportive environment. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your caregiving expertise and positively impact the well-being of those in your care.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support using patient transfer methods and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
- Monitor patient health by observing vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature; report changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Administer medications and perform basic medical tasks following home healthcare regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Support patients with memory care needs, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, and hospice or end-of-life care with compassion and patience.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations while documenting medical records accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment for clients.
- Facilitate patient transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment like wheelchairs or Hoyer lifts to promote safety during mobility assistance.
Skills
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those requiring specialized dementia or Alzheimer’s care.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, medication administration protocols, and patient personal care assistance techniques.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation and record keeping.
- Ability to perform patient observation diligently and recognize signs of health deterioration or emergencies requiring immediate response.
- Competence in providing home health care assistance within regulatory guidelines while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
- Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and teamwork within healthcare settings.
- Certifications such as First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and training in home health agency procedures are highly valued.
Join us in delivering exceptional caregiving services that enhance the quality of life for our patients! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while ensuring you are valued as a vital part of our dedicated team. This paid role offers flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle while making a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
