Male Caregiver (CNA)

428 Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare in Florida is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and hygiene, ensuring clients' dignity and privacy. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, and at least one year of direct patient care experience.

Rate of pay is commensurate with experience. The position emphasizes following care plans, accurate measurement recording, and maintaining confidentiality, with duties delegated by the RN as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of 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 or equivalent.
• Work positively with clients, families & staff.
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.
• Maryland certification status is required per listing.

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 (vital signs, intake/output).
• Observe and report safety hazards in the client’s home or any significant observations.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and orientation of new employees.
• Report complaints to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and policies.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal findings to RN.
• Perform delegated tasks by the RN (non-invasive treatments, vitals, ambulation, transportation, personal hygiene).

Skills

Read/write

Follow directions

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Maryland certification in good standing

Job description

Must be strong and excellent at transfer skills.

Job Summary: Provide supportive and personal care services for Synergy HomeCare clients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to clients.

Rate of Pay: Commensurate with experience.

Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred
2. Ability to read, write, and follow directions
3. Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification
4. 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.
5. Work positively and favorably with clients, families & staff
6. Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude
7. Certified and in good standing with the Maryland

Board of Nursing Responsibilities/Essential Functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist providing care.
2. Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
3. Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans).
4. Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client.
5. Attend staff meetings, attend/complete annual in-services, and participate in orientation of new employees.
6. Report complaints to the RN.
7. Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual.
8. Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
9. Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.
10. 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

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off