Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Visiting Angels; Georgia; On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Angels is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate in-home care in Columbus, GA and nearby areas. The role involves assisting with daily activities, mobility, light housekeeping, and meal preparation, while delivering companionship and safety during visits.

Advanced training opportunities in dementia or Alzheimer’s care are available to help caregivers grow their skills and better support clients and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Compassionate caregiver with a focus on seniors.
• Knowledge of emergency response and basic first aid.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client/family interactions.
• Dedicated to ethical, reliable and professional care.
• Able to manage time and prioritize tasks for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Provide light housekeeping and meal planning with dietary considerations.
• Offer companionship and monitor health status during visits.
• Report any changes or concerns to supervising staff.
• Support clients with transportation to appointments when needed.
• Ensure safety and respond quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Emergency response & first aid

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ethics & professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Are you looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Columbus is the place for you. The office in Columbus provides caregivers for the local area including Cataula, Columbus, Antioch, Salem, Hamilton, Mountain Hill, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA job with Visiting Angels Columbus is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Columbus and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA with Visiting Angels Columbus supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent