CNA- Wilmington NC

Avid Health at Home, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Wilmington seeks compassionate Caregivers - CNAs to join their team. You will be responsible for assisting clients with personal care services, including daily living activities, while ensuring their health and safety. Ideal candidates should have experience in caregiving, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Flexible work hours are available, from full-time to part-time shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care services.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement day-to-day Activities of Daily Living support.
• Assist clients with household tasks related to their health.
• Document shift details and services accurately.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in-home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we serve.

We believe in Access, Value-Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to Quality!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Avid is hiring Caregivers - CNAs as paraprofessional members of our client care team to provide selected personal care services and limited related household tasks as part of the client’s plan of care.

Specifically seeking Caregivers in the Wilmington/New Hanover County area!

We offer Full and Part-Time hours! Day, night, and weekend shifts, variable shifts, as well as overnight shifts available.

We serve clients in 20+ counties, including, but not limited to: Wake, Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Cumberland, Columbus, Carteret, Guilford, Pender, Sampson, and Duplin.

We have a stable client census with consistent assignments and hours, offering you the ability to work one on one with patients and their caregivers long-term.

Requirements

Implements and provides day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.

Appropriately assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the care plan including:

• Baths (tub, shower, bed)
• Mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting)
• Grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails)
• Dressing and undressing activities
• Elimination (toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan)
• Transfers
• Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids
• Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist

Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and in accordance with the care plan:

• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client
• Light housekeeping of client’s immediate environment
• Laundry of clients bedding and clothing
• Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments

Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.

Remind client for self-administration of medication.

Do Not Administer Medications. Medications include eye drops, ear drops, ointments, pills, suppositories, injections, herbal remedies, and over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, vitamins, and minerals.

Accurately documents shift details and services accurately within established time parameters.

Ensures the safety of clients and self. Follows Universal Precautions and demonstrates safe hand washing techniques.

Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and report all changes in the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during shift immediately to agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative (as instructed by employer).

Maintain and improve skills through attendance with staff development programs and in-service education requirements.

Maintain Confidentiality in all professional areas and consider the needs of clients and their families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and all members of the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.

Ensure all HIPAA regulations are adhered to.

Follow all agency policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned