Certified Nurse Aide

Addus HomeCare - Glendale, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Glendale, AZ

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Certified Nurse Aide at Addus HomeCare, 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. You will also be involved in monitoring clients' health and reporting any changes to the appropriate personnel. This role is essential in maintaining the quality of life for those you serve, making it a fulfilling career choice in the growing home care industry.

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
• Healthcare benefits for part-time Home Care Aides
• Daily pay for select positions