Experienced Caregiver/CNA in Nichols SC

Job Summary: We are urgently hiring for an experienced caregiver/CNA that can provide care for a male client in Nichols, SC. Caregiver will benefit from being able to physically handle client to turn and reposition while providing incontinent care (client not able to assist), having a sense of humor and patience when client becomes agitated verbally d/t pain with movement during care. Provide distraction with music or tv when pain is elevated. Presently client is bed bound (hospital bed). Not able to tolerate pain to sit up. If pain becomes better controlled he may get out of bed via Hoyer lift. Palliative care coming for 1st visit tomorrow. Requires total assist with ADLs. Bed bath daily, incontinent of bowel and bladder. Turn and reposition every 2hrs. Client has 3 dogs, but are usually put up and not around. We need you to be able to work Monday-Friday from 7am-11am.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Health Insurance
• PTO & Sick Leave
• 401(K)
• Compensation: $15.00-16.00/hr bi-weekly

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Help clients with daily activities, including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, serving meals, helping clients eat, turning clients and ambulating clients
• Take vital signs
• Examine clients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Provide and empty bedpans
• Lift clients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.
• Clean and sanitize client areas, including changing bed sheets
• Stay up-to-date on CNA training, policies and procedures
• Can use HOYER LIFT

Certified Nursing Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Good communication skills and bedside manner with a compassionate personality
• Up-to-date identification
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent personal hygiene

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