Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that contract with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of a case manager and in compliance with the Plan of Care.

Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Current Nursing Assistant Certification with the Board of Nursing in good standing

Qualifications:  Individual must have successfully completed and provide evidence of formal training and certification as a Nursing Assistant per state law and regulation. One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred.

Reports to: Case Manager

Primary Duties:

1. Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment within client’s residence. Duties may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing client's dishes or laundry, and other tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the client.
2. The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written Plan of Care detailed by the agency’s Director of Nursing which may include assisting the client with personal hygiene, ambulation and exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfer, and other duties as assigned.
3. Providing nutritional support as needed.
4. Reporting changes in the client’s condition.
5. Abides by the agency’s infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
6. Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.

Hours:  8pm-8am 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly