CNA - Weekend Morning Shift

Northshore Home Health Care; Elm City (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant to deliver direct patient care in patients' residences across a designated area. You will assist with daily activities, mobility, and basic nursing tasks under supervision, providing companionship and monitoring conditions.

The role includes preparing meals per diet plans, light housekeeping, and rigorous adherence to care plans and EVV documentation, while safeguarding patient confidentiality and rights.

Qualifications

• Maintaining current DFS certification.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication including reading, writing, and following instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stand, and perform tasks.
• Compassionate attitude toward patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care such as personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and basic nursing tasks as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Prepare meals aligned with client needs and dietary requirements.
• Offer companionship and engage in activities tailored to individual interests.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintaining records of care provided.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' physical or psychosocial conditions.
• Follow care plans and complete tasks via EVV systems, maintaining patient confidentiality and rights.
• Ensure safety by reporting abuse, neglect, or unsafe environments promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

DFS certification

Job description

Role: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) providing home care services in patients' residences.

Responsibilities Include

• Delivering direct patient care such as personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and basic nursing tasks as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Assisting with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Preparing meals aligned with client needs and dietary requirements.
• Offering companionship and engaging in activities tailored to individual interests.
• Performing light housekeeping and maintaining accurate records of care provided.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' physical or psychosocial conditions.
• Following care plans and completing assigned tasks via EVV systems, while maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting rights.
• Ensuring safety by reporting any abuse, neglect, or unsafe environments promptly.

Qualifications & Skills

• Maintaining current certification with DFS.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and following instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stand, and perform necessary tasks.
• Compassionate attitude toward patient care.

Additional details: The role involves travel within a designated area, requires dependability, and the ability to adapt to various client environments. This position does not guarantee specific hours or duration.