CNA House Manager
Position Summary
The CNA House Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a 1 person home care location while providing compassionate, hands-on care and supervision to residents. This position combines the responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with leadership and household management duties.
The House Manager ensures that residents receive safe, respectful, person-centered care while maintaining a clean, comfortable, and supportive home environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, compassionate, and able to lead caregivers by example.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care
- Provide direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding as needed.
- Assist residents with medications according to applicable regulations, care plans, and facility policies.
- Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate supervisor or healthcare professional.
- Follow individual care plans and ensure residents' needs are met consistently.
- Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy, and quality of life.
- Assist with appointments, transportation, activities, and community outings as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation regarding resident care and daily activities.
House Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the residential home.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and comfortable living environment.
- Coordinate household routines, meals, laundry, shopping, cleaning, and other daily tasks.
- Monitor household supplies, groceries, and resident care supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
- Ensure that safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures are followed.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating caregiver coverage to ensure adequate staffing.
- Help orient and train new caregivers regarding household routines, resident needs, and care expectations.
Staff Leadership
- Provide daily direction and support to caregivers.
- Lead by example by demonstrating professional, compassionate, and respectful care.
- Monitor staff performance and communicate concerns to management.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, punctuality, and effective communication among caregivers.
- Help ensure that staff follow established policies, procedures, and resident care plans.
Communication & Documentation
- Maintain professional communication with residents, families, healthcare providers, and management.
- Document incidents, changes in condition, appointments, medication concerns, and other relevant resident information.
- Participate in care meetings and provide updates regarding resident needs and progress.
- Report emergencies, injuries, behavioral concerns, or significant changes in resident condition immediately.