Live-In CNA Short Term

Traditions Home Health Services is seeking a skilled, experienced, dedicated, and compassionate licensed CNA for a 7-day live-in care in the Boston area. This would be for short-term assignments and fill-in assignments. The visits are from 1 week-3 weeks.

Licensed CNA would be assisting the client on a daily schedule from 7am - 10pm, these times might vary depending on your client's routine.

For Long Term Live-In CNAs:

Traditions Home Health Services commitment and time off policy for the Live-In CNA position is that the CNA would commit to their client for at least 1 year and the CNA must complete 4 months before requesting a time off, most clients are long term. Usually, we can accommodate time off requests that are for 1 week. Time off request submission would be sent to scheduling with a 4-week advance notice, it takes time for scheduling to match the right CNA for your vacation request.

On a typical day the CNA would be assisting the clients in their morning schedule with toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with on time medication reminders. 

• You would be preparing a nutritious fresh breakfast every morning, preparing a healthy lunch, and dinner according to the care plan. Clients could need assistance with cutting up their food and feeding. CNA would also encourage fluid intake during the day. 
• Household support; changing linens, laundry washing, folding and putting in proper area, cleaning of dishes, vacuuming, dusting and other household duties to maintain a clean, safe environment. 
• Assisting your clients with transfers and stand-by ambulation at all times. Clients are a fall risk.
• Daily exercise routine per the care plan which could include walking, ROM exercises
• Providing stimulating activities: games, puzzles, listening to music, singing, conversations, looking at photo albums and other activities.
• Providing your clients with a sense of joy and safety
• Assisting your clients with their nighttime routine; dressing, toileting, incontinence care. 
• CNA might be required to assist the client overnight with toileting (within reason)
• Maintaining a schedule to confirm that the clients' briefs are dry and no irritation, document findings (if required)
• Performing daily skin integrity checks, digitally documenting findings and reporting any concerns to your manager.
• The CNA would digitally document frequently throughout the day, every 1-2 hours on client's appetite ex. what they consumed for breakfast and how much they consumed, mood, toileting, bowel movements, incontinence care, and activities.
• The CNA should be competent with transfers and transfer techniques
• Adhering to Infection Control Policies; washing your hands frequently, making sure your client's hands are washed frequently. Wiping of counters, doorknobs, and surfaces with disinfectant wipes. 
• CNA would assist client with transportation to outings, errands and appointments in CNA's vehicle.
• The CNA would be observant and report any cleaning supplies, soaps, and other supplies needed.
• The licensed CNA would refrain from being on their phone for personal use and refrain from wearing ear buds.
• The CNA would not overpack for their assignment. Expectation is CNA would bring 1 suitcase only and bedding if needed.
• The Live-in CNA would report any concerns to the Traditions Home Health Team immediately