Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Personal Touch Home Care of Virginia Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at Personal Touch Home Care as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in Newport News, VA. Responsible for providing essential personal care and assisting patients in their homes, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on patient lives. With a focus on maintaining high standards of care and a supportive work environment, you'll help ensure comfort and quality of life for those in need. Flexibility and commitment to excellence are key traits for success in this position.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required with a focus on personal care.
• 2 years of caregiving experience needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly about patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including assistance with daily activities.
• Reporting changes in the patient's condition to supervising nurses.
• Keeping records of patient care activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Initiative

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

Successful completion of approved training program in home health

Job description

Personal Touch Home Care of Virginia Inc -

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Newport News, VA

About Us : With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us : At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families.

We are seeking qualified Certified Nurse Aides for PRIVATE DUTY cases only. This position will serve as a Private Duty CNA for our Peninsula location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Personal care including :

a. Baths—bed, tub, shower

b. Back rubs

c. Oral hygiene

d. Changing bed linen

e. Assisting the patient with dressing and undressing.

f. Assisting with grooming—care of hair, including shampoo, shaving, the ordinary care of nails and skin care.

g. Assisting the patient with toileting activities.

h. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary

i. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly.

Prepares and serve simple diets.

Assists the patient in moving from bed to chair, to wheelchair and in walking.

Reports changes in the patient’s needs and condition to the supervising nurse.

Keeps simple records.

Performs incidental household tasks essential to the patient’s health needs, such as :

a. Light housekeeping

b. Making and changing beds.

c. Dusting, vacuuming and mopping the rooms used by patient.

d. Tidying the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

e. Shopping for patient if no other arrangement is possible.

f. Personal laundry of patient if no family member available or able

Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as ordered (with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills / competency).

Records patient care activities daily.

Participates in case conferences.

Prioritizes work / care tasks to ensure all duties and patient visits are completed when assigned.

Adheres to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Attends minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service annually.

Participates in meetings as requested by the Clinical Director / Supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Note : CNA's are never allowed to administer medications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Successful completion of an approved training program in home health services to become a personal care aide, or candidate is licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide.

Has empathy for the needs of the ill, frail and impaired.

Is able to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition clearly.

Displays initiative to work with minimal direct supervision.

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone.

Job Types : PRN

Standard shift : Day shift

Weekly schedule : Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Experience :

Caregiving : 2 year (Required)

EMR systems : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

CNA (Required) Starting at $15.00 / hour for Private Duty cases ONLY

Ability to commute / relocate :

Newport News, VA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Caregiving : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

CNA (License)

Shift availability : Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel :

25% (Required)

Work Location : In person

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company; we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.