Compassionate Home Care CNA — Independent Support

A Place at Home River Oaks; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Place at Home River Oaks is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our in-home care team in Houston, TX. The CNA will provide essential daily care, monitor client condition, and communicate changes to the care team.

Candidates must hold a current CNA certification, maintain required credentials (First Aid, TB test), and pass background and drug screening. Strong communication, nutrition knowledge, and compassionate bedside manner are essential.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification.
• Must maintain current credentials: First Aid, TB test, and in-services.
• Background check and complete a drug test and randomly thereafter.
• Physically able to perform duties of the position.
• General nutrition knowledge necessary for meal planning.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake/output, and reports any changes to the Administrator and or Alternate Administrator.
• Provides personal services such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Teaches clients how to use cane or walker, special utensils to eat, techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Assist in planning and preparing meals and snacks according to specific dietary requirements as outlined in the client’s care plan.
• If necessary, the CNA will help with client feedings.
• Observe conditions of the client’s residence. Report on any changes to the following: Client’s physical behavior, Client’s mental behavior, Potentially unsafe environment changes to the supervising Administrator and or Alternate Administrator.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explains the necessary procedure to the client prior to performing it.
• Light housekeeping duties as needed.
• Maintains continuity of client care by documenting and communicating with other caregivers in the client’s care plan (book) and in the system.
• Participate in in-services and training as required.

Skills

Independence

Flexibility

Communication

Nursing knowledge

Time management

Patient service oriented

Emotional control

Nutrition knowledge

Education

CNA certification

First Aid

TB test

In-services

Background check

Drug test

Job description

A Place at Home River Oaks is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our in-home care team in Houston, TX. The CNA will provide essential daily care, monitor client condition, and communicate changes to the care team.

Candidates must hold a current CNA certification, maintain required credentials (First Aid, TB test), and pass background and drug screening. Strong communication, nutrition knowledge, and compassionate bedside manner are essential.