Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Villagecaregiving; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Villagecaregiving in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. The CNA will assist clients with their daily needs, including personal hygiene, medication management, and mobility support.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, a valid driver's license, and a compassionate approach to care. Available shifts may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work different shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance to patients.
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist with ambulation.
• Plan and prepare meals for clients.

Skills

Compassionate support

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience as a Caregiver, CNA, or completion of a CNA Program

Job description

Overview

We are looking for aCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our growing team. The right candidate will have a strong background in healthcare. The day-to-day duties of this role include planning and preparing meals, helping clients with mobility around or outside of the house, and providing personal hygiene assistance.

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)

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.