CNA - $22+ DOE

BrightStar Care - Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a CNA position where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives while providing one-on-one care? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly values its employees? At BrightStar Care, our CNAs are an important part of the care team, providing compassionate, high-quality care to clients in the comfort of their homes. You'll work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients while helping them maintain their safety, dignity, and independence. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard of Care.

Requirements

High school diploma
Successful completion of an approved nursing assistant program
Current CNA certification
Minimum one (1) year of documented experience preferred
CPR certification
TB/PPD screening
Valid driver's license
Reliable, insured transportation
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision
Compassion and empathy for clients and their families
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team
Ability to maintain client confidentiality and protect medical information
Ability to use a smartphone for scheduling, timekeeping, and care documentation

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, and toileting
Assist with feeding and meal preparation as needed
Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
Measure and record height, weight, intake, and output when required
Assist with walking, transfers, positioning, and active or passive range-of-motion exercises according to the client's plan of care
Support proper skin care and help prevent skin breakdown
Observe clients' physical, mental, and emotional condition and promptly report changes to the nursing supervisor
Accurately document care provided and observed changes in condition
Provide medication reminders and assist with self-administration of medication as permitted
Perform light housekeeping, linen changes, meal preparation, and other tasks necessary to maintain a safe and orderly client environment
Provide transportation to appointments, activities, or shopping as assigned
Follow infection-control procedures and Universal Precautions
Protect client privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and right to accept or refuse care
Respond appropriately in emergency situations
Follow the client's individualized plan of care and BrightStar Care policies and procedures