Certified Nursing Assistant

Senior Helpers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Senior Helpers is seeking caregivers to provide in-home direct care for clients in the New York area. The role includes helping with activities of daily living, meal preparation, hydration, and mobility support, while maintaining a safe, clean living environment.

Responsibilities also cover monitoring vital signs, documenting daily care activities, and reporting changes to supervising nurses. This position offers companionship, social engagement, and routine care in clients' homes.

Qualifications

• Requires a certified HHA or an active CNA license.
• Experience in assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide companionship and assist with meals and hydration.
• Monitor and report changes in health status to supervising nurses.
• Ensure safe transfers and fall prevention while assisting with ambulation.

Education

Certified Home Health Aide (HHA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Responsibilities

Core Direct Care Duties

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Support with feeding and hydration, ensuring dietary needs are followed
• Help clients with mobility, including walking, transfers, and repositioning to prevent skin breakdown
• Take and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

Daily Living & Comfort

• Provide companionship and engage clients in conversation and social interaction
• Assist with meal preparation and encourage healthy eating habits
• Help maintain a clean, safe environment through light housekeeping
• Support with laundry and linen changes
• Assist with apparel selection and personal appearance

Observation & Reporting

• Monitor and report changes in physical condition, behavior, or cognitive status to supervising nurses
• Document daily care activities and client progress
• Identify and communicate any safety concerns or unusual symptoms

Mobility & Safety

• Ensure safe transfers using gait belts or other approved equipment
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention strategies
• Maintain awareness of client safety at all times

Client Engagement

• Participate in clients’ preferred activities such as games, gardening, crafts, or outings
• Accompany clients on errands or appointments, as permitted by the employer
• Other duties as assigned by Manager; this is not an exhaustive list

Qualifications

Requires a certified HHA or an active CNA license.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $15.50 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.