Weekend CNA - Part-Time

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Bailey (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Bailey, NC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for home care services to provide direct patient care in clients' residences. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, transfers, ambulation, and basic nursing tasks, meal preparation, companionship, light housekeeping, and accurate record keeping.

A valid CNA certification, strong communication, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required.
• Effective communication skills essential.
• Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, transfers and ambulation.
• Provide basic nursing tasks as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Prepare meals considering dietary needs.
• Offer companionship and engaging activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain records.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

Communication skills

Physical ability

Compassionate caregiver

Dependable

Punctual

Adaptable

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood pressure cuffs

Stethoscope

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for home care services to provide direct patient care in clients' residences.

Key responsibilities include: assisting with personal hygiene, transfers, ambulation, and basic nursing tasks as directed by healthcare professionals; preparing meals considering dietary needs; offering companionship and engaging activities; performing light housekeeping; maintaining accurate records; reporting changes in patients' conditions; and adhering to the established Plan of Care.

Qualifications: current certification, effective communication skills, physical ability to perform tasks including lifting, and a compassionate attitude towards patients. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Skills & Duties: dependable, punctual, adaptable to client and family values, and capable of working independently within the scope of care. Equipment used includes blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes, and physical demands may involve lifting up to 50 lbs.

Note: No medication administration is involved. The role requires travel within a designated area, with duties assigned based on client needs and caseload.