What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver position at Consulting Education and Wellness?
Job Overview
As a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver, you’ll provide attentive, respectful care that helps clients maintain comfort, dignity, and independence. You’ll support daily routines, observe changes in condition, and communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams. Your impact: Consistent personal care and timely observations help clients and families feel supported and informed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, cooking, laundry, and light cleaning.
- Monitor patient condition and vital signs; document care and observations in electronic medical records (EMR) or electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Support safe transfers, including use of a Hoyer lift when appropriate; provide catheter care and medication assistance within authorized duties.
- Deliver compassionate senior, geriatric, memory, dementia, Alzheimer’s, hospice, and end-of-life care, including support for people with disabilities or developmental disabilities.
- Follow care plans, home health regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy requirements, and safe patient-care practices.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant credential and current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) qualifications, as required for the role.
- Knowledge of patient care, observation, medical terminology, documentation, medical records, confidentiality, and patient transfer methods.
- Ability to communicate respectfully, protect privacy, and safely perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting when required.
- Relevant experience in home care, home health, home healthcare assistance, assisted living, nursing homes, long-term care, hospice, or live-in care is valued.
- Experience with geriatric patients, memory care, medication administration, and home and community care is preferred.
- Must be dependable and willing to work in a fast pace environment.
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25