Caregiver/CNA - Mongomery/Smithers Area

A Special Touch In Home Care; Montgomery (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Special Touch In-Home Care in Kanawha Valley, WV is seeking a compassionate caregiver/CNA to join our growing team. The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to providing high-quality in-home support.

You will assist with personal care, medication reminders, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and transportation as needed, while maintaining safety and dignity for our clients. Equal opportunity employer committed to reliable, patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care (1 year minimum).
• Comfortable performing daily living tasks and assisting with mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients.
• Help with prescribed medications and assist with ambulation.
• Assist with mobility to doctor’s appointments and other activities.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to shop.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report unusual incidents and act quickly in emergencies.
• Assist with daily living activities including meals and related tasks.

Skills

One-on-one care

Lift up to 50 pounds

Valid driver's license

Compassionate and supportive

Flexible shifts

Healthcare experience (1 year)

Hoyer Lift experience

Job description

Job Summay

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver/CNA to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that areessential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

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 health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

A Special Touch In-Home Care is a locally owned and operated company that provides compassionate, individualized care to the elderly and disabled residents of the Kanawha Valley and surrounding areas. Founded on Appalachian values and a background in the medical industry, A Special Touch is run by passionate individuals dedicated to helping residents stay in their homes for as long as possible. We are here to help in-home patients have a more relaxed and enjoyable life, all while receiving quality care in the comfort of their homes.

We pride ourselves in providing companionship for residents who request in-home care. Our main goal is to help our patients achieve the best quality of life possible while maximizing their independence and dignity.

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.