Certified Nurse Aide

Addus HomeCare - Mesa, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Mesa, AZ

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Certified Nurse Aide at Addus HomeCare, you will be an essential part of our mission to provide quality home care services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. This entry-level position is designed for those who have a genuine passion for helping others and are looking for a meaningful career in a dynamic, values-driven organization. You will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of home care while delivering life-changing services to your clients. The role offers consistent and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your personal needs with your professional responsibilities. In this position, you will support clients in maintaining their independence by assisting them with daily activities and personal care. Your responsibilities will include reminding clients to take their medications, assisting with therapy exercises under the guidance of a Registered Therapist, and providing personal care such as grooming, bathing, and dressing. You will also help maintain a safe and clean environment for your clients through light housekeeping tasks, and provide companionship and stimulation through activities like reading and walks. Additionally, you will observe and report any changes in your clients' conditions to the appropriate personnel, ensuring they receive the best possible care. Addus HomeCare has been a leader in home care services since 1979, serving over 40,000 patients across the United States. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our employees and clients, implementing comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines. We provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our staff and offer virtual job interviews to ensure a safe hiring process during these challenging times.

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