Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants at Traditions Home Health Services in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Traditions Home Health Services is currently seeking compassionate, skilled, reliable, and experienced Hospice trained Certified Nursing Assistants to assist with the Geriatric population in various communities and their surrounding towns:
- Dorchester
- Quincy
- Milton
- Hyde Park

Available Shifts:
- Mornings: 3-4 hours
- Days 6-12 hours
- Overnights typically 12 hours

CNA Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting with daily living activities, including toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing, grooming, nail care, oral hygiene, and skin integrity maintenance.
- Monitoring vital signs, facilitating daily exercises according to the client's care plan, and performing range of motion exercises.
- Preparing healthy, fresh meals in accordance with the client's care plan and ensuring adequate fluid intake throughout the shift.
- Adhering to infection control protocols.
- Administering medication reminders and assisting with the application of eye drops, ointments, creams, and ear drops.
- Conducting housekeeping tasks such as laundry, folding, putting away clothes, changing sheets, vacuuming, washing dishes, and dusting to maintain a safe and clean home environment for the client.
- Engaging with your client in fun, stimulating activities to create joyful moments.
- Providing transportation for outings, errands, and appointments.
- Skilled in assisting with transfers, operating mechanical lifts, and providing catheter care.
- Proficient in dementia care.
- Competently documenting shift activities digitally using a smartphone
- Certified Nursing Assistant would report any concerns to the Traditions Home Health Services Office Support Team in a timely manner