Companion CNA

Job Summary:

The Companion CNA provides essential non-medical care, assistance, and companionship to clients in their homes. The role focuses on promoting clients' safety, comfort, and well-being through personal care, light housekeeping, and social interaction while ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care Assistance (35%)
   • Assist with activities of daily living such as ambulation, personal hygiene, oral care, bathing, dressing, hair care, cosmetic application, and medication reminders.
   • Monitor client safety during daily tasks and non-skilled care.
2. Light Housekeeping (30%)
   • Perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, making beds, and changing linens.
   • Assist with meal preparation, plant care, pet care, and errand running.
   • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the home, ensuring the client’s environment is safe and tidy.
3. Safety and Communication (20%)
   • Report unsafe conditions to the client and supervisor immediately.
   • Follow universal safety precautions and assist in enforcing them.
   • Engage in meaningful communication and activities with clients, including social outings, conversations, reading aloud, and ensuring client understanding.
4. Administrative and Compliance Tasks (10%)
   • Submit documentation (e.g., time reports, mileage, and client care reports) before established deadlines.
   • Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA.
   • Attend all meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
   • Provide exceptional customer service and high-quality care by showing compassion and empathy towards clients and their families
5. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)