Certified Nursing Assistant

Addus Family company, part of Addus Home Care Corporation, is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide in-home care for elderly, chronically ill, and disabled clients. In this mission-driven, patient-focused role, you will assist with personal care, mobility, hygiene, and daily activities to help clients remain safe and independent s follow individualized care plans, monitor and report changes in condition, and support infection control and safety standards.

You'll work with in a collaborative, compliance-focused team with training, support, and clear career paths in caregiving and clinical roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation
• Support activities of daily living, including toileting and hygiene
• Monitor and report changes in client condition to supervising nurse
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration
• Perform light housekeeping related to client care
• Follow care plans, safety protocols, and infection control procedures
• Document care provided according to agency and regulatory requirements
• Offer companionship and emotional support to clients and families
• Collaborate with care team to support quality and compliance standards

Required Skills

• Patient personal care
• Safe transfer and mobility assistance
• Vital signs monitoring
• Infection control practices
• Basic medical terminology
• Home care documentation
• HIPAA and confidentiality compliance
• Observation and reporting of patient status
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Use of assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs)