CNA(CNA)

Addus HomeCare - Wittmann, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Wittmann, AZ

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Addus HomeCare, you will play a crucial role in delivering life-changing services to clients, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live independently. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic and values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contributions. You will enjoy consistent and flexible hours that can accommodate your personal needs while being part of a growing and innovative industry leader. Your responsibilities will include assisting clients with their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety, and providing companionship to enhance their quality of life. This role is not just about providing care; it’s about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. In this position, you will be responsible for reminding clients to take their medications on time, assisting them with therapy exercises as directed by a Registered Therapist, and performing personal care tasks such as grooming, bathing, and dressing. You will also assist with toileting functions and maintain a clean and safe 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 appointments. Additionally, you will be required to observe and report any changes in the client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator, ensuring that they receive the best possible care. Your role may also involve turning or repositioning bedridden patients and examining them for any signs of injury or discomfort.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Part-time Home Care Aides may qualify for healthcare benefits.

Benefits

• Daily pay for select positions.
• Flexible hours to accommodate personal needs.
• Healthcare benefits for part-time Home Care Aides.