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Elderhaus Is Hiring! Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Home Care
Full-Time Opening
Looking to Make a Difference? In the vibrant hub of Wilmington, NC, Elderhaus is a beacon of hope for seniors in New Hanover and eastern Brunswick counties. As a non-profit PACE organization, we empower seniors to live independently at home with comprehensive care.
Join our incredible team dedicated to exceptional patient care. Apply today and make a meaningful difference! Your journey to making a positive impact starts here.
Position Synopsis:
The Certified Nurse Aide – Home Care provides personal care services to participants of Elderhaus Inc., ensuring their comfort and well-being. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, and performing ADL assistance. This role requires adherence to infection control protocols and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Essential Duties:
- Provide personal care assistance according to the participant’s care plan, including bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care, skin and hair care, and ambulation.
- Assist with self-administration of medication through verbal reminders.
- Perform essential household services, such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and organizing.
- Report and record changes in the participant’s condition or family situation to Elderhaus staff, and follow the Infection Control Plan using universal precautions and appropriate PPE.
- Comply with federal and state regulations, work with assigned participants as needed, and complete other duties as assigned by the RN-Aide Supervisor or Agency Director.
Education:
High School diploma or GED required.
Successful completion of a Nurse Aide I education program.
Experience
One year of experience providing care for elderly adults preferred.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Has completed a course in delivery of personal care services desired OR has one year experience in a health care setting.
- Registration with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, Health Care Personnel Registry as a Certified Nursing Aide I (CNA-I).
Elderhaus offers an equal opportunity for employment or advancement to all qualified applicants or employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or genetic information (including family medical history).
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Job Type(s): Full-time