Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?
At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.
When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. They help us live out our mission every day by providing first-class personal service to our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence, and relaxed comfort in the place they call home.
Job Summary:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.
Certified Nursing Assistant responsibilities include:
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
- Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service
- Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
- Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
- Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
- Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.
- Remain in the client's vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
- Utilize the FLHC-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
- Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.
- Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Provide general companion care services and homemaker services.
- Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
- Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
- Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have:
To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team.
- Personal care Training Program Certification and Competency
- State-required certifications may be required
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance, if applicable
- Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?