Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)

LOVELY TOUCH HOME CARE LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovely Touch Home Care LLC in Georgia seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic client care in accordance with established policies and plan of care. You will assist with daily activities, monitor skin condition, document vital signs, and support clients safely at home.

The role requires strong reading and writing skills, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and completion of GA CNA, First Aid, and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• GA CNA certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance to clients including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting and mobility.
• Monitors skin condition and reports any change to supervisory personnel.
• Obtains and documents clients' vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse.
• Prepares meals and monitors nutrition and fluid intake.
• Provides medication reminders.
• Assists in ambulation of clients including use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
• Assists with client transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Assists with household services including changing linens, laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation and shopping.
• Demonstrates infection control and promotes universal precautions.
• Reports changes in clients condition to supervisory personnel.
• Recognizes emergencies and initiates appropriate response.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Reports exposure to tuberculosis and hepatitis to supervisory personnel.
• Documents client care and services on the designated forms.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Reading and writing

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

High School diploma or equivalent

First Aid + CPR Certification

Job description

Performs basic client care and services in accordance with established policies and procedures and in accordance with plan of care established by licensed nurse. Demonstrates understanding of cognitive, physical and emotional needs of clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance to clients including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting and mobility.
• Monitors skin condition and reports any change to the proper supervisory personnel
• Obtains and documents clients vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse.
• Prepares meals and monitors nutrition and fluid intake.
• Provides medication reminders.
• Assists in ambulation of clients including use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
• Assists with client transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Assists with household services including changing linens, laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation and marketing.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control and promotes infection control standards by following universal precautions.
• Reports changes in clients condition and any observed problems to the proper supervisory personnel.
• Recognizes emergencies and can initiate appropriate response to the emergency
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to clients comfort, privacy, needs and desires.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Reports immediately to proper supervisory personnel any known exposure to tuberculosis and hepatitis .
• Documents client care and services on the designated forms.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• First Aid + CPR Certification
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.