CNA, Caregiver

As a CNA at Addus Family company, you'll provide compassionate in-home support to seniors and individuals with chronic or disabling conditions. Working within a mission-driven, patient-focused culture, you assist with personal care, mobility, medication reminders, meal preparation, and light housekeeping while monitoring and reporting changes in condition. You'll collaborate with nurses and care coordinators to follow individualized care plans, ensure safety and dignity, and help clients remain independent us offers training, growth opportunities, and support for caregivers seeking long-term careers in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, and mobility devices
• Offer medication reminders as directed by care plan
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean home environment
• Observe and report changes in client condition to nurses or supervisors
• Follow individualized care plans and document care provided
• Support client dignity, privacy, and cultural preferences
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and care team members
• Comply with all safety, infection control, and company policies

Required Skills

• Personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing)
• Safe transfer and mobility support
• Vital signs monitoring and basic documentation
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Home safety and fall prevention
• Basic nutrition and meal preparation
• Electronic or paper visit documentation
• Time management and scheduling reliability
• Communication with nurses, families, and care team
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance