Overnight Certified Nursing Assistant One

Overnight Certified Nursing Assistant for One

Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that contract with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of a case manager and in compliance with the Plan of Care.

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: Case Manager

Primary Duties:

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment within client’s residence. Duties may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing client's 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 agency’s 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 client’s condition.
• Abides by the agency’s infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
• Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.

Hours: 8pm-8am

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to its clients across the US. Its reputation for quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for mothers who need care after birth of their child.

Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided exceptional care to its clients is due to its high standards for hiring.

According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail explained that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.”

In addition, the agencies do comprehensive background screening, training, and verification of skill competency. “Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients,” Gail said.

According to some of the agencies’ caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates its employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L. She said the company strives to provide quality care for all individual needs. “Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families.”

Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are “I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.

“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.” Kelsey L.

“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.

Assisting Hands Home Care and its employees believe that there is value in offering dependable care and compassion to those in need, which is witnessed daily by both staff and clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care and reflected in AHHC caregivers.

• Mileage/Travel Time Reimbursements
• Referral bonus for new Clients & Caregivers
• Flexible Schedules
• More!

In my two years I have seen the rapid growth of this company and I would recommend them to anyone. The staff is friendly and accommodating and it is a very warm environment.