Companion CNA

Companion Cna

Job Summary : The Companion CNA provides essential non-medical care, assistance, and companionship to clients in their homes. The role focuses on promoting clients' safety, comfort, and well-being through personal care, light housekeeping, and social interaction while ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Personal Care Assistance (35%)
• Assist with activities of daily living such as ambulation, personal hygiene, oral care, bathing, dressing, hair care, cosmetic application, and medication reminders.
• Monitor client safety during daily tasks and non-skilled care.
• Light Housekeeping (30%)
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, making beds, and changing linens.
• Assist with meal preparation, plant care, pet care, and errand running.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the home, ensuring the client's environment is safe and tidy.
• Safety and Communication (20%)
• Report unsafe conditions to the client and supervisor immediately.
• Follow universal safety precautions and assist in enforcing them.
• Engage in meaningful communication and activities with clients, including social outings, conversations, reading aloud, and ensuring client understanding.
• Administrative and Compliance Tasks (10%)
• Submit documentation (e.g., time reports, mileage, and client care reports) before established deadlines.
• Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA.
• Attend all meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
• Provide exceptional customer service and high-quality care by showing compassion and empathy towards clients and their families.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

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