What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA/PCA position at Robin’s Nest Cares?
Job Summary
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA), where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, personalized care to residents in various care settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support individuals with diverse needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring memory or dementia care. Your dedication will help enhance their quality of life through attentive, respectful, and professional assistance. All roles are paid positions, emphasizing the value we place on your skills and commitment.
Duties
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to promote independence and dignity
- Monitor patient health by taking vital signs, observing changes in condition, and reporting findings to nursing staff or supervisors
- Support medication administration following proper protocols and resident care plans to ensure safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Help with meal preparation and feeding to meet nutritional needs while accommodating dietary restrictions
- Facilitate patient transfers using appropriate methods such as Hoyer lifts or patient transfer techniques, ensuring safety for both resident and caregiver
- Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas through regular cleaning duties to promote a healthy environment
- Document care activities accurately in resident records, adhering to privacy standards such as HIPAA
Skills
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly valued
- Strong patient observation skills to detect changes in condition or behavior promptly
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, and neurodevelopmental disorders supports effective resident engagement
- Ability to assist with manual handling tasks and utilize patient transfer methods safely
- Familiarity with medication administration procedures and vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and healthcare team members
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional training in hospice care or autism support is a plus
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities enhances your ability to provide personalized support
Embark on a rewarding career where your caregiving skills make a meaningful difference every day. We’re dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values your expertise while offering opportunities for growth within the healthcare field.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 4.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16