CNA/ Caregivers needed - Quality Private Home Care Services
lunenburg, MA
About the Job
If you love the rewards of caring for people on a daily basis, are a hard worker, and are searching for a long term career, we would love to have you as one of our respected team members! As a CNA or caregiver you will utilize your empathetic and passionate nature to care for patients, and work hand-in-hand with an incredible medical team to tend to tend to the immediate medical needs of your patients. You will be challenged by the dynamic environment, where you will work as a pivotal member of the staff, to exceed company goals and foster teamwork. If you want to play an integral role in providing care and support to patients, then consider working for us.
- Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
- Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
- Supports patient by providing light housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.
- Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
- Helps family members care for the patient by teaching family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
- Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
- Records patient information by making entries in the patient portal and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following standards, and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
- Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership, for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Required:
- High school diploma
- Certification and licensure
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Physical ability to perform job related duties
Source : Quality Private Home Care Services