Compassionate Nurse Aide: Personal Care & Patient Support

Addus HomeCare; Dresden (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Medical benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

merit increases

Job summary

Addus Homecare in Tennessee is seeking certified nurse aides to provide hands-on personal care for patients recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and communicate changes to the supervising nurse.

This role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to care plans. The position offers meaningful patient contact, a supportive team, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Certified by the state as a nurse aide.
• Meets training requirements and completes them.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR certification or equivalent as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on personal care including Baths, oral hygiene, changing bed linen, dressing assistance, skin care, toileting, and maintaining a clean living area.
• Taking and recording temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered.
• Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered.
• Assisting patients in self-administration of medication.
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the nurse or case manager.

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (state)

Job description

Addus Homecare in Tennessee is seeking certified nurse aides to provide hands-on personal care for patients recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and communicate changes to the supervising nurse.

This role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to care plans. The position offers meaningful patient contact, a supportive team, and opportunities for ongoing training.