CNA Home Care

Amorem•Valdese, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide quality, compassionate care and support to patients and families by providing personal care, companionship and homemaker services to alleviate patient symptoms and caregiver burden in the home, patient care units and community nursing facilities.

Requirements

Maintain CPR certification
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills
Document and maintain competency records
High school diploma required
Graduate of a Certified Assistant Training Program
Current listing on NC State Registry
CPR certification
Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks
Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time
Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license

Responsibilities

Follow all infection control procedures
Follow plan of care as set forth by supervising nurse, care not performed should be reported promptly to nursing staff
Assist patients in achieving maximum self-reliance in activities of daily living
Assist patients with completing activities of daily living, as needed
Actively listen to patient and family concerns and allow expression of their feelings
Provide homemaker services as stated in organizational policy
Respond to all patient/family needs promptly
Take all necessary safety precautions
Maintain patient’s care area in a clean, neat, orderly manner with clear walkways
Make provisions for patient and family privacy at all times
Assist other staff in completion of their duties, willingness to work in two-person teams
Perform all other tasks, within scope of practice, as assigned by supervising nurse
Other duties as assigned