CNA or Caregiver Needed 9am 1pm Monday Friday

Arlington Heights, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 14 - 15

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that contract with Assisting Hands for services in compliance with the Plan of Care designated by the RN.

Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Current Nursing Assistant Certification with the Board of Nursing in good standing

Qualifications: Individual must have successfully completed and provide evidence of formal training and certification as a Nursing Assistant per state law and regulation. One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred.

Reports to: Agency Manager

Primary Duties:

Maintaining a clean safe and healthy environment within clients residence. Duties may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom straightening the sleeping and living areas washing clients dishes or laundry and other tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the client.
The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written Plan of Care detailed by the agencys Director of Nursing which may include assisting the client with personal hygiene ambulation and exercise eating dressing shaving physical transfer and other duties as assigned.
Providing nutritional support as needed.
Reporting changes in the clients condition.
Other activities as taught and overseen periodically by a Registered Nurse for a specific client and are restricted to the following:
1. Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair walker or hoyer lift;
2. Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises;
3. Teaching household routine and skills to well members of the family;
4. Measuring intake and output of fluids;
5. Keeping records of personal health care activities;
6. Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the client and reporting to the Registered Nurse.
7. Assisting the client with the self-administration of medication limited to the following tasks:
Taking the medication in its previously dispensed properly labeled container from where it is stored and bringing it to the client.
In the presence of the client reading the label opening the container removing a prescribed amount of medication from the container and closing the container.

Placing an oral dosage in the clients hand or placing the dosage in another container and helping the client by lifting the container to his or her mouth.

Returning the medication container to proper storage.
Keeping a record of when a client receives assistance with self-administration of medication.
The CNA may also provide the following assistance with self-administered medication as needed by the client:
1. Preparing necessary items such as juice water cups or spoons to assist the client in the self-administration of medication;
1. Opening and closing the medication container or tearing the foil of prepackaged medications;
1. Assisting the client in the self-administration process. Examples of such assistance include the steadying of the arm hand or other parts of the clients body so as to allow the self-administration of medication;
Abides by the agencys infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the agencys Policy and Procedure Manual Caregiver Handbook and Caregiver Training Manual.

Hours: Dependent on assignment; Shifts available 24 hours a day 7 days per week and based on availability. Assisting Hands does not guarantee hours.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt hourly

Compensación: $14-$15/hour

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About Assisting Hands Home Care

Assisting Hands Home Care provides compassionate dependable in-home care that helps individuals remain safe independent and comfortable in their own homes. Our care is rooted in dignity respect and personalized support allowing clients to maintain their quality of life where they feel happiest.

Assisting Hands Home Care is known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. Our caregivers are reliable compassionate and dedicated to providing care that builds trust and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that contract with Assisting Hands for services in compliance with the Plan of Care designated by the RN.Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Current Nursing Assistant Certification with the Board of Nursing...