PSS/CNA

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals across various care settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, and clients by delivering high-quality assistance with daily activities, health monitoring, and emotional support. Whether working in assisted living communities, nursing homes, or home health environments, you will be at the forefront of promoting dignity, independence, and well-being for those you serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques.
• Monitor patient health by taking vital signs, observing patient conditions, and reporting changes promptly to healthcare teams.
• Administer medications and assist with medication management following care plans while adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
• Support memory care and dementia patients through specialized techniques tailored to Alzheimer’s and neurodevelopmental disorders, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning while maintaining cleanliness standards through regular cleaning duties.
• Provide transportation assistance for appointments or community outings, ensuring safe patient transfers and mobility.
• Document care activities accurately in patient records, update care plans regularly, and uphold residents’ rights with respectful communication.

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, developmental or intellectual disabilities support, or senior care environments such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
• Strong knowledge of patient observation techniques, patient monitoring procedures, and emergency response skills including CPR and first aid certification.
• Familiarity with specialized care such as Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, hospice care, home health services, and home & community care experience.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and execute manual handling tasks efficiently while maintaining safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration within diverse healthcare settings.
• Experience working with individuals with autism or neurodevelopmental disorders is highly valued.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of patient confidentiality and data security.

Embark on a rewarding career where your compassion meets your expertise! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your dedication to caregiving excellence while supporting your professional growth every step of the way.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person