Compassionate CNA: Personal Care and Patient Support

LOVELY TOUCH HOME CARE LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovely Touch Home Care LLC in Athens, GA is hiring a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to perform basic client care under a nurse's plan of care. You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal support, and mobility in clients' homes.

The role requires GA CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, First Aid and CPR, ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong communication to document care and report changes.

Qualifications

• GA CNA certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid + CPR certification required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance to clients including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting and mobility.
• Monitors skin condition and reports any change to the proper supervisory personnel.
• Obtains and documents clients' vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse.
• Prepares meals and monitors nutrition and fluid intake.
• Provides medication reminders.
• Assists in ambulation of clients including use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
• Assists with client transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Assists with household services including changing linens, laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation and marketing.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control and promotes infection control standards by following universal precautions.
• Reports changes in clients condition and any observed problems to the proper supervisory personnel.
• Recognizes emergencies and can initiate appropriate response to the emergency.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to clients comfort, privacy, needs and desires.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Reports immediately to proper supervisory personnel any known exposure to tuberculosis and hepatitis.
• Documents client care and services on the designated forms.

Education

Georgia CNA Certification

High School Diploma or GED

First Aid + CPR Certification

Job description

Lovely Touch Home Care LLC in Athens, GA is hiring a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to perform basic client care under a nurse's plan of care. You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal support, and mobility in clients' homes.

The role requires GA CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, First Aid and CPR, ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong communication to document care and report changes.