Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

FirstLight Home Care of North Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional support team

Comprehensive paid training

Flexible schedule

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of North Dallas is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist clients with personal care and daily living activities. This role is dedicated to enhancing client independence while providing exceptional care in their own homes.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma/GED, have personal care training, and be able to effectively communicate with clients and families. A valid Driver’s License is also required. Join us in making a positive difference in our clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team.
• Personal care Training Program Certification required.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Offer meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Document services delivered and report changes in client condition.

Skills

Effective client interaction

Personal care training

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Exceptional support team
• Fun, supportive, and safe working environment
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Comprehensive paid training
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?

At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.

When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. They help us live out our mission every day by providing first‑class personal service to our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence, and relaxed comfort in the place they call home.

Job Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

Certified Nursing Assistant responsibilities include:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service
• Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.
• Remain in the client's vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize the FLHC-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services and homemaker services.
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team.
• Personal care Training Program Certification and Competency
• State-required certifications may be required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance, if applicable
• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language