Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

HOPE At Home Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care agency in Michigan is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal hygiene assistance, help with mobility, and plan meals for clients. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in healthcare and must be compassionate and supportive. This position requires a valid driver's license and availability for different shifts.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting and eager to improve.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Available to work different shifts, including nights/weekends.
• Prior experience in healthcare required (minimum of 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene needs.
• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist with mobility around the home or outside.
• Plan and prepare meals for clients.
• Perform housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Report unusual incidents and act in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Meal planning

Hoyer Lift Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or completion of a CNA Program

Job description

We are looking for a Certified 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 are essential 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)

HOPE At Home Health Care is a full service home care agency dedicated to helping people excel in the comfort of their home. We offer Medicare certified skilled services. Whether you are recovering from injury or illness, or simply want to reinvigorate your mobility and health, HOPE At Home Health Care has a solution for you.

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.