What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Trainer position at Visiting Angels - Plano/Lewisville?
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Visiting Angels is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team as a Trainer and provide training to all caregivers. The Trainer will demonstrate nursing care to our caregivers and train them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting.
The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people.
Responsibilities:
- Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
- Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or the equivalent. MUST BE AN ACTIVE CNA.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable car required with proof of auto insurance
- Pass a background check, driver's license report, and drug screen
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times
Our team is committed to providing compassionate and professional senior home care services to residents throughout the DFW area.
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