Flexible CNA - Compassionate Home Health Aide

Addus HomeCare; Jemez Springs (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Ambercare is urgently hiring Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in multiple NM cities to support seniors and people with disabilities living at home. This entry-level role offers flexible, part-time hours and the opportunity to learn quality home care with a growing industry leader.

Responsibilities include medication reminders, assisting with therapy exercises, personal care, light housekeeping, companionship, and reporting changes to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training.
• Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to compassionately care for others.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with routine bodily functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.

Skills

CNA training

Communication

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant training

Job description

Ambercare is urgently hiring Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in multiple NM cities to support seniors and people with disabilities living at home. This entry-level role offers flexible, part-time hours and the opportunity to learn quality home care with a growing industry leader.

Responsibilities include medication reminders, assisting with therapy exercises, personal care, light housekeeping, companionship, and reporting changes to supervisors.