Certified Nursing Assistant - UniversaCare

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – 24-Hour Live-In Care ($20/hr)

Location: Private Residence (4-5 Seniors

Position Type: Full-time, Live-In

Start Date: Immediately

UniversaCare is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide 24-hour live-in care for a private residence housing 4-5 seniors. The ideal candidate will offer personalized care for each resident, supporting them with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and ensuring their well-being in a comfortable home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care Assistance:

   - Assist with all ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.

   - Provide mobility assistance, including transfers from bed to wheelchair and walking assistance.

   - Monitor and assist with personal hygiene routines.

2. Health Monitoring:

   - Take and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

   - Monitor and report any changes in residents' physical and emotional health to family members and healthcare providers.

3. Meal Preparation & Feeding:

   - Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals according to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

   - Assist with feeding when required.

4. Companionship:

   - Engage residents in meaningful activities, conversation, and companionship to enhance their emotional well-being.

   - Create a warm and supportive environment by being attentive and responsive to each resident’s needs.

5. Household Management:

   - Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, cleaning, and organizing to maintain a safe and clean living space.

   - Ensure a safe home environment by organizing spaces and assisting with fall prevention measures.

6. Overnight Support:

   - Provide round-the-clock care, including overnight assistance as needed for bathroom use, repositioning, or addressing any emergencies.

Qualifications:

- Valid CNA certification.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a CNA, preferably in a live-in or residential care setting.

- Experience caring for seniors with varying levels of mobility and health conditions.

- CPR and First Aid certification (required).

- Ability to manage the physical demands of caregiving, including lifting and transferring patients.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Compassionate, patient, and reliable with a strong commitment to providing quality care.

- Ability to work independently and maintain a clean and organized environment.

Additional Requirements:

- Willingness to live in the residence for 5-7 days at a time.

- Must pass a background check and provide professional references.

- Flexibility to adapt to the needs and schedules of multiple seniors.

Benefits:

Flexible hours/scheduling

Weekly direct deposit

Caregiver/client referral bonus

Caregiver of the Month incentives

COVID-19 Precautions

We provide full PPE to our caregiver families (masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer).

Interested? Contact UniversaCare today: 203 295 3477

About Us

UniversaCare is a fully licensed and accredited home care provider serving the New York and Connecticut for over 12 years. Our mission is to provide compassion and excellence in all aspects of home care as a trusted provider in the community. We offer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week quality care, including personal care and companionship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to diversity with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.