Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Addus HomeCare - Wittmann, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Wittmann, AZ

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) at LifeStyle Options, you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to seniors and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live independently in their own homes. This position is not only rewarding but also offers flexible hours that can be tailored to fit your personal schedule. You will be part of a dynamic and values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contributions to the well-being of clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting clients with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. This role is essential in maintaining the quality of life for those you serve, making it a fulfilling career choice in a growing industry. In this position, you will be responsible for reminding clients to take their medications on time, assisting with therapy exercises as directed by a Registered Therapist, and performing personal care tasks such as grooming, bathing, and dressing. You will also assist clients with toileting functions and maintain a clean living environment through light housekeeping duties. Providing companionship is a key aspect of this role, which may include reading to clients, taking walks, and accompanying them to medical appointments. Additionally, you will be required to observe and report any changes in the client's condition to the appropriate personnel, ensuring that they receive the best possible care. This position is ideal for individuals who have a genuine passion for helping others and are looking for a meaningful career in healthcare. With the opportunity to work part-time and the potential for healthcare benefits, this role offers a great balance of work and personal life. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in your community.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with toileting functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
• Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.
• Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.

Requirements

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training
• One year of home care or comparable experience is required
• Satisfactory background check and valid driver's license
• Must have current car insurance
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to compassionately care for others
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

Benefits

• Flexible hours to accommodate personal needs
• Potential for healthcare benefits for part-time Home Care Aides