Description: We're urgently hiring BEST IN CLASS CNAs to provide personal care to a female client in Dana Point, enabling her to remain secure and thrive in her home. Full time hours available as part of a 24/7 care team. CNAs monitor and report daily on the client’s condition. Do you love caring for others? Are you passionate about delivering excellent care? Are you patient and flexible with some medical knowledge? If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW to schedule your phone interview to start the process with Assisting Hands Dana Point!
Education: Active CNA certification in California required, along with High School diploma or equivalent.
Qualifications: You must have successfully completed and provide evidence of formal training and certification as a CNA. As least three (3) years' experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred.
Reports to: Owner/Administrator
Primary Duties:
- Perform all personal care activities outlined in a written Plan of Care under the direction of Assisting Hands Dana Point and the RN/LVN on-site. This may include assisting the client with ADLs such as: bathing, toileting, incontinent care, perineal care, dressing, grooming, serving meals, assisting with transfers to and from bed and other duties as assigned.
- Check and record vitals (e.g. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, etc.). Check for signs of pain. Report any changes in condition or behavior. Record and report level of exercise. Measure and report daily intake and output of fluids and food.
- Distribute, monitor and record medications as prepared by LVN.
- Ensure sanitation cleaning of bathrooms after use by client.
- Light housekeeping (e.g. laundry, making bed, maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies).
- Must act professionally at all times and be able to make decisions and use good judgement without direct supervision.
- Perform other activities as instructed and overseen periodically by RN/LVN on-site.
- Abide by the agency’s infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
- Abide by all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Handbook.
Hours: Three to four 12-hour shifts available weekly for this client assignment based on care team availability.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly
Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of 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 those mothers who need care after the 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 such exceptional care to their clients is due to their 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 went on to explain 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.” Additionally, the agencies do a 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 their employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their 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 their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the 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 which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.