Certified Nurse Aide

Addus HomeCare - Sun City West, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Sun City West, 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 just a job; it is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of your clients. You will be part of a dynamic and values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contributions. The role offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance your personal needs while pursuing a fulfilling career in the growing home care industry. Your responsibilities will include assisting clients with daily living activities, such as personal care, medication reminders, and therapy exercises under the guidance of a Registered Therapist. You will also maintain a safe and clean environment for your clients, which includes light housekeeping tasks like changing bed linens and cleaning common areas. Providing companionship is a vital aspect of this role, as you will engage clients in stimulating activities, accompany them to appointments, and observe any changes in their condition to report to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator. This position is ideal for individuals who are reliable, energetic, and possess a genuine passion for helping others.

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