Companion CNA

## Description

**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.

1. **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.

1. **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.

1. **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

1. **Other Duties as Assigned (5%)**

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent.
• **Certification:** Valid South Carolina CNA certification.
• **Experience:** At least one year of employment experience preferred, ideally as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• **Skills:** Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Compassionate and patient with a commitment to client care. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with client and supervisor. Must be capable of completing assigned job duties and follow a care services plan with minimal supervision.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and turn, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics and lifting devices as needed.
• Capacity to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and physical activities, such as bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Work is performed in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license and be able to travel throughout the service area.