Live-In CNA at Traditions Home Health Services in Barnstable, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Traditions Home Health Services is seeking a skilled, experienced, dedicated, and compassionate licensed CNA for a 7-day live-in care in the Barnstable area.
Licensed CNA would be assisting the client on a daily schedule from 7am - 10pm, these times might vary depending on your client's routine.

Traditions Home Health Services commitment and time off policy for the Live-In CNA position is that the CNA would commit to their client for at least 1 year and the CNA must complete 4 months before requesting a time off, most clients are long term. Usually, we can accommodate time off requests that are for 1 week. Time off request submission would be sent to scheduling with a 4-week advance notice, it takes time for scheduling to match the right CNA for your vacation request.

On a typical day the CNA would be assisting the clients in their morning schedule with toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with on time medication reminders.
You would be preparing a nutritious fresh breakfast every morning, preparing a healthy lunch, and dinner according to the care plan. Clients could need assistance with cutting up their food and feeding. CNA would also encourage fluid intake during the day.Household support; changing linens, laundry washing, folding and putting in proper area, cleaning of dishes, vacuuming, dusting and other household duties to maintain a clean, safe environment.Assisting your clients with transfers and stand-by ambulation at all times. Clients are a fall risk.Daily exercise routine per the care plan which could include walking, ROM exercisesProviding stimulating activities: games, puzzles, listening to music, singing, conversations, looking at photo albums and other activities.Providing your clients with a sense of joy and safetyAssisting your clients with their nighttime routine; dressing, toileting, incontinence care.CNA might be required to assist the client overnight with toileting (within reason)Maintaining a schedule to confirm that the clients' briefs are dry and no irritation, document findings (if required)Performing daily skin integrity checks, documenting findings and reporting any concerns to your manager.The CNA would digitally document frequently throughout the day on client's appetite ex. what they consumed for breakfast and how much they consumed, mood, toileting, bowel movements, incontinence care, and activities.The CNA should be competent with transfers and transfer techniquesAdhering to Infection Control Policies; washing your hands frequently, making sure your client's hands are washed frequently. Wiping of counters, doorknobs, and surfaces with disinfectant wipes.The CNA would be observant and report any cleaning supplies, soaps, and other supplies needed.The Live-in CNA would report any concerns to the Traditions Home Health Team immediately