Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

Shaddai Family Care Services believes that all clients deserve the highest customized quality care, support, and services available. As a provider of high quality home care services, we believe our care and support conveys self- fulfillment and positive differences in the individual’s life. We believe the care and support we provide enables the client to live with much independence and dignity as their condition allows, providing peace to them and their families. We will offer these services efficiently and compassionately.

If you can meet the requirements below, please APPLY! We would love to have you join our team!

1. Current valid driver’s license

2. Social Security Card

3. Current CPR / First Aid Certificate

4. Current Negative TB Screen

5. Satisfactory Fingerprint and Criminal Record Check

Description

Provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and / or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite. Responsible for ensuring service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities / Activities :

Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care, including :

Bathing

Ambulation

Dressing for the day

Exercise / stretching

Feeding

Toileting

Light housekeeping

Meal Preparation

Medication reminding - transferring -brushing teeth

Checking vital signs and Blood Pressure

• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.
• Teach / perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making / changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
• Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
• Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
• Perform / assist with essential shopping / errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.
• Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan.
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
• Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor supplies and resources.
• Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.
• Follow the written care plan.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and / or cognitive changes and / or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor.
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Make decisions and solve problems.
• Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.
• Observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Performs other duties as required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.