What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/CNA position at Village Caregiving - Johnson City, TN?
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and attentive caregiver to provide personalized in-home care for a client living with cerebral palsy.
Specific Skills Needed:
- Experience with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Ability to safely assist with transfers, mobility, and repositioning, as needed.
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
- Ability to assist with range-of-motion exercises as directed in the care plan.
- Patience and understanding when assisting with communication or mobility challenges.
- Ability to recognize and report changes in the client’s condition or behavior.
- Assistance with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration, if needed and within the care plan.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Strong observation, documentation, and communication skills.
- Reliability, professionalism, and respect for the client’s dignity and independence.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience caring for individuals with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required, depending on agency policy.
- Must be dependable, compassionate, patient, and willing to follow the individualized care plan.
If you have the skills and heart to make a difference in someone’s daily life, we would love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $16 - $18