Full Time Caregiver

Nurse Next Door

Full Time Caregiver

Phoenix, AZ +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Referral Bonus

    Weekly Pay

    401(k) matching

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    Looking for Full time Caregivers!!!

    ​​​​​​​We provide a premium employee experience, including: premium and weekly pay, flexible scheduling, direct assignments, and 401k Matching up to 3%

    JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

    The Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the Nurse Next Door team and works under the supervision of the Care Designer or a nurse and performs personal care services contained in a care plan written by a licensed health professional, employed or contracted by the agency. The Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

    The Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.

    JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant include, are to, but are not limited to the following:

    Provide client care as directed by the Care Designer or Nurse.

    Provide personal care:

    Bathing

    Grooming, including oral care

    Assist the client with dressing and undressing

    Assist the client with toileting activities, including the use of the bedpan and urinal

    Provide catheter care including changing the urinary catheter bag

    Empty ostomy bags, or changing bags that do not adhere to the skin

    Assist in feeding the client, if necessary

    QUALIFICATIONS

    High school diploma or GED

    Registered on the Arizona State Health Care Aide Registry

    Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience preferable

    Certified in CPR

    Criminal background check clearance

    Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

    Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.

    Empathy for the needs of the client

    Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

    Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English

    Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.

    Works as a team member

    Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.

    JOB LIMITATIONS:

    The Certified Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State’s Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Certified Nursing Assistant will not administer medications, obtain physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse.

    ENVIRONMENT, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Working Conditions: Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in a client's living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond in an emergency situation. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.

  • Locations
    Phoenix, AZ