Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position Overview

Northview Healthcare is seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide quality, individualized care to clients in their homes.

The CNA supports clients with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, and other essential needs while promoting independence, dignity, safety, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide assistance with mobility, transfers, positioning, and walking according to the client's care plan.
• Measure and document vital signs as directed by the care plan or when changes in the client's condition indicate a need for assessment.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration as appropriate.
• Observe and report changes in a client's physical condition, behavior, or emotional well-being.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist with light housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe environment related to client care.
• Follow individualized care plans and instructions from the supervising healthcare professional.
• Document care provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and other members of the care team.

Required Qualifications

• Current CNA certification/license through the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to provide safe and compassionate personal care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow care plans, document services, and communicate changes in client condition.
• Ability to meet applicable employment screening and credentialing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in home healthcare, long-term care, or direct patient care.
• Experience caring for older adults or individuals who need assistance with daily activities.

Physical Requirements

This position may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting clients with mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment and safe techniques. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Commitment to Care

At Northview Healthcare, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized home healthcare that promotes independence, preserves dignity, and enhances quality of life.

We value caregivers who demonstrate empathy, reliability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northview Healthcare is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law.