CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Dawson and Dawson Home Care•Beaufort, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dawson and Dawson Home Care, LLC is a concierge in-home care agency serving the Beaufort County community. The agency is hiring dependable, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to provide one-on-one care to seniors and adults in their homes. CNAs help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent by following individualized plans of care. The position is available full-time or part-time and pays $18–$21 per hour. Candidates must have hands-on experience with dementia clients and behaviors, Alzheimer’s, behavior redirection, transferring, toileting, and changing bed-bound clients. The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping related to client care, companionship, documenting care, reporting changes, and transportation using clients’ vehicles.

Requirements

Active South Carolina CNA license in good standing on the SC Nurse Aide Registry.
Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience.
Hands-on experience with dementia clients and behaviors, Alzheimer’s, behavior redirection, transferring, toileting, and changing bed-bound clients.
Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Reliable transportation, a valid South Carolina driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it before the first shift.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Home health or home care experience is preferred; experience may be in home care, a facility, a hospital, or private duty.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care according to each client’s plan of care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care.
Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and fall prevention.
Provide medication reminders.
Prepare meals according to dietary needs and assist with feeding as needed.
Perform light housekeeping related to client care, such as laundry, dishes, and tidying.
Provide companionship and engagement that supports clients’ emotional well-being.
Observe and promptly report changes in a client’s condition, behavior, or environment to the office.
Document care accurately and on time, including clock-in/out and visit notes.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow call-out and shift-change procedures.
Protect client privacy and confidentiality in line with HIPAA and agency policy.
Provide transportation to appointments and errands using clients’ vehicles.