What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistants position at Lifematters?
Company Description
If you are tired of working a routine schedule OR need more flexibility in your schedule, look no further than Lifematters Homecare! We are currently hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our homecare team. We are accepting applications for Part Time CNAs to work in Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Springfield and Tyson's Corner, VA
At Lifematters, we offer shifts to YOU that will work for YOUR schedule! Lifematters opportunities provide the best of both worlds excellent pay, paid holidays, flexible schedules and YOU will be a part of the best Home care Agency in Northern VA!
With Lifematters, You Get a Full Care Team
Unlike other home care companies, we provide every client with a full care team. Along with your caregiver, you have access to a dedicated care team including representatives from our client services, clinical, care management and corporate leadership teams.
Job Description
- Providing great client care.
- Providing physical support for clients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
- Turning and re-positioning bedridden clients.
- Ensuring clients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing supervisor.
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by plan of care.
- Examining clients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine.
- Reminding clients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
- Noting observations of client's behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nursing supervisor.
Qualifications
- Active CNA license in the state of Virginia STATE BOARD LICENSE IS REQUIRED
- 1 Year of CNA experience
- Reliable Transportation
- Negative TB test (PPD) or chest X-ray (current)
- CPR Certificate
- Driver's license (if driving)
- Pass background check
- Authorized to work in the US
Additional Information
Job Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules (weekend hours/ weekday hours, overnights, short, long shifts and some live-in cases)
- Comprehensive training support
- Health insurance for qualified employees after 1 year
- 24/7 support staff
- Direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement when running errands with clients
Lifematters: Equal Opportunity Employer