Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

St. Joseph's Home Health, Inc.; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Team Environment

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

St. Joseph's Home Health, Inc. is looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide to support elderly and recovering patients in their homes. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, meals, mobility, and light housekeeping.

Ideal candidates are reliable, able to lift up to 50 pounds, hold a valid driver’s license, and be available for flexible shifts including nights and weekends. Training and patient-centered care are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or in-home care preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to work nights and/or weekends
• HS diploma or CNA/HHA training or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly or post-surgery patients
• Assist with medication reminders and mobility
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Perform housekeeping tasks
• Report incidents and respond to emergencies
• Support daily living activities and meal service

Skills

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Driving required

Weekend/night shifts

Patient education

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Team Environment
• Flexible Schedules

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
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)