What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Weekend ALS Care position at Care To Stay Home?
Benefits:
- Pay Advance options
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
JOB SUMMARY
Care to Stay Home of Coeur d'Alene is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. In this position, you will assist an ALS patient with his daily living needs, provide compassionate care, and generally increase their quality of his life. Responsibilities may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene needs, and medication reminders, closely monitoring breathing and using cough assist and breathing equipment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and willing to be an advocate for their patients.
This position will work Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specific training on this patient will be provided through shadow shifts with the Mon-Fri caregiver and the patient's spouse.
This position will work Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specific training on this patient will be provided through shadow shifts with the Mon-Fri caregiver and the patient's spouse.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with daily living activities
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with mobility, and transfers
- Monitor breathing for choking and use devices to help the patient cough as needed
- Monitor food intake
- Blood pressure checks
- Medication reminders
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/GED
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Willing to work weekends
- experience with ALS Patients
- First aid and CPR certified
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift heavy objects as needed
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Salary : $18 - $22
