CNA Home Care

iProvide Home Care Solutions; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

iProvide Home Care Solutions, LLC is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support clients at home in Georgia. Duties include transfer and ambulation, personal care, meal planning, light housekeeping, and companionship, with emphasis on safety, infection control, and adherence to service plans.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and CNA certification, pass background checks, and demonstrate reliable reading and writing in English.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma / GED.
• Must have Certified Nurse Aide Certification from a recognized and approved program.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse Registry Check.
• One year full-time experience in caregiving/home care within 5 years, or one year full-time experience of providing personal care in a hospital or nursing home.
• Work references.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be willing and ready to comply with all policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand job demands and his/her scope of work.
• Must provide evidence of his/her competencies.
• Must be willing to undergo orientation training and at least 8 hours of on-job training annually.
• Must be willing to attend meetings and take part in studies and surveys when called upon to do so.
• Must be compassionate, patient, and caring enough to work in stressful environments and to care for clients of all personalities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle stress professionally.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be willing to dress as per the agency dress code.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and ambulation.
• Positioning and repositioning clients to prevent pressure sores/injuries.
• Assisting clients with personal care, grooming, dressing, oral care, etc.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Enhancing the safety and hygiene of the client and his/her environment.
• Practicing infection control measures.
• Planning and preparing meals according to nutritional needs.
• Shopping, bill paying, and running other errands as described in the service plan.
• Companionship and mental stimulation.
• Transporting the client to and from medical and social appointments.
• Documenting services provided.
• Reminding the client to take medicine and offering very minimal assistance.
• Observing and documenting any changes in the client.
• Looking out for and reporting abuse to the agency, the authorities, and other relevant bodies as required by the licensing body.
• Complying with agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Reading/Writing English

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Compassionate caregiving

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transfer and ambulation
• Positioning and repositioning clients to prevent pressure sores/injuries
• Assisting clients with personal care, grooming, dressing, oral care, etc.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks
• Enhancing the safety and hygiene of the client and his/her environment
• Practicing infection control measures
• Planning and preparing meals according to nutritional needs.
• Shopping, bill paying, and running other errands as described in the service plan.
• Companionship and mental stimulation.
• Transporting the client to and from medical and social appointments.
• Documenting services provided.
• Reminding the client to take medicine and offering very minimal assistance.
• Observing and documenting any changes in the client.
• Looking out for and reporting abuse to the agency, the authorities, and other relevant bodies as required by the licensing body.
• Complying with agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma /GED
• Must have Certified Nurse Aide Certification from a recognized and approved program.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse Registry Check.
• One year full-time experience in caregiving/home care within 5 years, or one year full-time experience of providing personal care in a hospital or nursing home.
• Work references.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be willing and ready to comply with all policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand job demands and his/her scope of work.
• Must provide evidence of his/her competencies.
• Must be willing to undergo orientation training and at least 8 hours of on-job training annually.
• Must be willing to attend meetings and take part in studies and surveys when called upon to do so.
• Must be compassionate, patient, and caring enough to work in stressful environments and to care for clients of all personalities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle stress professionally.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be willing to dress as per the agency dress code.
• Must have a full understanding of the rules and regulations pertaining to the industry.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of iProvide Home Care Solutions, LLC clients.
• Must be willing and ready to respect iProvide Home Care Solutions, LLC clients and their property.
• Must have a clean driving history, a reliable vehicle with the compulsory insurance, or must have a reliable source of public transport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Our CNA many spend long hours on his/her feet, and, therefore, requires stamina. He/she is also likely to help lift patients and support those who need physical assistance to walk, rise from the bed or toilet seat, etc. Based on this and other special circumstances, the Physical Demand relating to this job position include:

1. Standing and sitting for more than 20 minutes.
2. Pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, climbing, and stooping.
3. Touching, feeling, holding, and handling.
4. Talking and listening.
5. Assessing and communicating with ill clients.
6. Writing for more than 3 hours a day.
7. Walking and running.
8. Tasting and smelling.
9. Close vision, peripheral/indirect vision, distant vision, and depth perception.
10. Driving for 50 miles or more a day.
11. Working in a stressful environment.

iProvide Home Care Solutions, LLC may be able to make special arrangements or reservations for employees with disabilities to enable them to carry out their duties and responsibilities more effectively.

MAY BE HIRED BY THE AGENCY IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET:

• If the candidate passes an authorized CNA competency test with a minimum score of 80%. The test must cover the following at the minimum:
• Communication skills.
• Documenting the services provided.
• Observing and reporting client’s status and new developments.
• Taking Vital Signs (if job description requires the CNA to perform the task).
• Emergency procedures, including how to recognize different emergency situations.
• Basic and univ