In-Home Care CNA: Compassionate Patient Support

428 Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes, protecting dignity and privacy. You will assist with bathing, hygiene, and vital signs while following care plans and reporting changes to the supervising nurse.

The role requires a CNA certificate, an ability to read and follow directions, and at least one year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions
• Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification
• A minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institution setting (hospital or nursing facility) or one-year full time experience within the last five years in direct client care or an agency setting.
• Work positively and favorably with clients, families & staff
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude
• Certified and in good standing with the Maryland

Responsibilities

• Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist providing care.
• Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans).
• Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client.
• Attend staff meetings, attend/complete annual in-services, and participate in orientation of new employees.
• Report complaints to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.
• Perform the following task when delegated by the RN:
• Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
• Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations, client behaviors
• Ambulation, positioning, and turning
• Transportation
• Personal hygiene

Skills

Reading & writing

Compassionate care

Teamwork with clients & families

HIPAA awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

1 year direct patient care experience

Job description

Synergy HomeCare seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes, protecting dignity and privacy. You will assist with bathing, hygiene, and vital signs while following care plans and reporting changes to the supervising nurse.

The role requires a CNA certificate, an ability to read and follow directions, and at least one year of direct patient care experience.