Benefits:

Pay Advance options

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

JOB SUMMARY

Care to Stay Home of Coeur d'Alene is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. In this position, you will assist an ALS patient with his daily living needs, provide compassionate care, and generally increase their quality of his life. Responsibilities may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene needs, and medication reminders, closely monitoring breathing and using cough assist and breathing equipment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and willing to be an advocate for their patients.

This position will work Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specific training on this patient will be provided through shadow shifts with the Mon-Fri caregiver and the patient's spouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with daily living activities

Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing

Assist with mobility, and transfers

Monitor breathing for choking and use devices to help the patient cough as needed

Monitor food intake

Blood pressure checks

Medication reminders

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Willing to work weekends

experience with ALS Patients

First aid and CPR certified

Basic computer skills

Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lift heavy objects as needed

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Ability to work with limited supervision

Compassionate, respectful, ethical

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.