Weekend CNA Needed for Rocky Mount (27886)

Action Health Staffing; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Action Health Staffing seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for a Saturday shift in the Rocky Mount area. The caregiver will provide in-home patient care at the client’s residence, assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene, and follow the Plan of Care. EVV task completion and punctuality are essential.

Uphold patient confidentiality and safety at all times. The role requires lifting and physical tasks, good communication skills, and the ability to read and follow directions.

Qualifications

• Maintain DFS certification.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Able to lift and perform physical tasks.
• Good patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as assigned.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Provide basic nursing care and prescribed exercises as instructed by supervising staff.
• Prepare meals with consideration of diet and preferences.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Light housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes in patient condition.
• Complete tasks as per EVV app or time sheets.
• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

Certification DFS

Communication skills

Physical ability

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Action Health Staffing & Home Care Services Certified Nurse Assistant Needed in the Rocky Mount Area for Saturdays-Shift is for 3hrs from 9:30AM-12:30PM

JOB SUMMARY

The home care aide is responsible for providing services to home care patients in the patient's place of residence.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Provide direct patient care as assigned. The following duties may be assigned based on the needs of each client.
• Provide personal hygiene care. Duties may include bath, shave, hair care, mouth care, and other care of daily living.
• Assist with methods of transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Provide basic nursing care and prescribed exercises as instructed by the supervising registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech therapist.
• Prepare meals with consideration of client's preferences and special diets when so directed.
• Provide companionship and activities that will vary according to individual needs and interests.
• Light housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Participate as a team member to ensure high quality of health care.
• Maintain complete and accurate records required by agency.
• Record and report changes in client's physical or psychosocial condition.
• Complete task according to EVV app for Aide Plan task, and or complete task on the assigned EVV time sheet when needed.
• Demonstrate dependability by punctually reporting as assigned.
• Adapt well to client and family value systems.
• Assist in providing independence within the scope of client's abilities.
• Perform other duties according to the care plan.
• Call Action Health Staffing with any questions, concerns, changes and/or comments. Always uphold patient confidentiality/privacy and respect the patients Bill of Rights.
• Notify Action Health Staffing immediately if you suspect any abuse, neglect, unsafe living environments, or violation of patient's privacy/confidentiality.
• Always follow the Plan of Care -- Never administer medications.

EQUIPMENT USED

Transportation. Blood Pressure Cuff, Stethoscope designated per Plan of Care. The Certified Nursing Aide spends the majority of time involved in direct patient care within the client's place of residence that may vary in the degree accessibility from one client to another. Physical demands include but are not limited to the ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. The CNA is responsible for dealing with a variety of patient disorders and family environments. The CNA accepts assignments based on availability and caseload. There is no guarantee of length of assignment or number of hours per week. Travel is necessary within a specified area.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintain certification with DFS.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess effective communication skills to include ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks necessary to treat clients who may include lifting, bending and standing.
• Must have sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.

*This job description does not constitute an employment contract.