CNA/Caregiver - Home Health

Careage At Home•DuPont, WA

50d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Careage At Home is hiring a compassionate CNA to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to seniors and individuals in need in their homes. The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly, the ability to carry out directions, read and write, and maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job. This position works indoors in the Agency office and patient homes, and involves travel to and from patient homes.

Requirements

Current CNA License in WA
Current First Aid/CPR
Current Food Handlers Card
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing & involving physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Reliable
Dedicated individual

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.