CNA Caregiver

Job Description

Salary: $16-25/hour

At Eleos Home Care, we are always looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team of caregivers. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in our community.

We value our employees and offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, ongoing training and development, and a supportive work environment. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to start a career in healthcare, we welcome you to join our team.

DUTIES OF POSITION

Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Supervising Nurse.

Tasks to be performed by an caregiver must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the caregiver.

Under no circumstances may an caregiver be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the plan of care/service to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client

Performs the following tasks as assigned by the RN:

Assist with the activities of daily living

Medication reminders

Taking and recording vital signs

Recording and reporting to the supervisor any changes regarding the client’s condition. behavior or appearance

Documenting the services delivered in the client’s record

Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment

Plans and prepares nutritious meals

Assists the client with ambulation as approved

Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan

Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest

Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality

Completes at least 12 hours of in-service training and education annually

Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client

Prepares a visit report on the day the service/care was provided

Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated

Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care

Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service

Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor

Works within the caregiver’s scope of practice, as directed by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising Nurse

JOB CONDITIONS

The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required

Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care

On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Use of BP cuff, thermometer, stethoscope, and hand washing materials

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all client service records which may be discussed with the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Be able to speak, read and write English

Have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable form of transportation

Pass a criminal background check

Availability to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends

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Eleos Home Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.