Male Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Right at Home Montgomery County West•Rockville, MD

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. As a CNA, you will be the heart of our business, building meaningful relationships with clients, bringing smiles to their faces, and being a highlight in their day. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by caring for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities. We provide the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and support to ensure you can provide excellent care.

Requirements

High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate.
Six months experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in health care (in homes or facilities).
Successful completion of a State approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) course.
Successful completion of a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies.
Sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.
Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Current CPR Certificate is recommended.
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.
Honest, likable, energetic and approachable.
Ability to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels.
Good listening skills.
Great decision making skills.
Passionate about customer focus.
Resourceful, accountable, and adaptable.
Copes well under pressure.
Takes initiative and thrives on a challenge.
Integrity is one of your core values.
Professional and kind demeanor and approach.

Nice To Haves

On-the-job training for unique client situations.

Responsibilities

Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, and shaving.
Performing light housekeeping and other household chores.
Preparing meals for clients.
Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances.
Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile).
Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device).
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises.
Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin.
Measuring and preparing special diets.
Measuring intake and output.
Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure).
Application of an external (condom-type) catheter.
Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint.