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Helping Hearts USA LLC Gallatin, TN 37066, US

Certified CNA Job Opening for One-on-One Caregiving

Helping Hearts is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team as a one-on-one caregiver. This role is ideal for compassionate, skilled caregivers who are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care to individuals in need. Must have a valid CNA certification for the state of Tennessee.

Helping Hearts is on the lookout for passionate, experienced caregivers to join our dynamic team! We offer a variety of shifts, ranging from 4 to 12 hours, with both day and night shifts available. If you're dedicated to providing exceptional care and making a real difference in the lives of our clients, we want you!

What You’ll Do:

Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene. Help with mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure their safety and comfort. Monitor and assist with personal care needs, always respecting their dignity and independence.
Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities to enhance their quality of life. Encourage social interaction and participation in hobbies or interests that bring joy and fulfillment. Be a supportive presence, offering a listening ear to help reduce feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up, dusting, vacuuming, and laundry. Ensure the client’s living space is safe, comfortable, and conducive to their well-being. Assist with organizing personal belongings and maintaining a clutter-free environment.
Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious and balanced meals according to the client’s dietary preferences and any specific health requirements. Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and ensuring that food is stored and prepared safely. Monitor clients’ dietary needs and ensure they are receiving proper nutrition.
Health Monitoring: Monitor clients’ physical and emotional well-being, including blood sugar management if applicable. Observe and report any changes in health or behavior to the appropriate healthcare professionals. Assist with medication reminders and ensure clients are following prescribed treatment plans.
Transportation: Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and social outings as needed. Ensure the client’s safety during transportation, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles if necessary. Maintain a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: Proven background in caregiving, with specific experience in personal care and blood sugar management.
Skills: Ability to perform all tasks with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.
Transportation: Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
Background Check: Must pass a thorough background check and drug screening.
Documentation: Applicants must have a copy of their high school diploma, valid driver’s license, a copy of their birth certificate, and a social security card.

About Helping Hearts:

At Helping Hearts, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Our team is composed of skilled, experienced, and deeply compassionate individuals dedicated to making a positive difference.

How to Apply:

If you’re a compassionate, experienced caregiver with the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply now and join our team in enhancing the well-being of our clients.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your caregiving experience and why you’re interested in this position.

Helping Hearts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in making a difference—apply today!

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PRN Private Duty HHA/CNA 055

Optum Nashville, TN

$16 - $25.05 / hour

Explore opportunities with Elk Valley Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Per Diem Aide, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home. Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit Current CPR certification Ability to work flexible hours and independently Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client State-Specific Requirements: TN: 75 hours of training including 16 clinical hours within first 3 months; qualified for basic services Preferred Qualification: 6+ months of home care experience Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

CNA

Home Health

1 month ago

Certified Nursing Assistant for Home Care Agency

Brookdale Senior Living Nashville, TN

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Are you looking for a career helping seniors with a one on one assignment? Are you searching for a second job and/or flexible scheduling? Your search is over- A Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA career with Brookdale at Home is the Job for you! Most of Brookdale’s Private Duty Agency offices are located within a Brookdale Senior Living Community. Full-time; Part-time and PRN positions available. Same day interviews available! One on One companionship Non-Medical Hands on Care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers Housekeeping and Laundry Pet Care Transportation to Doctor’s appointments and other errands Medication Reminders Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Associate assistance program Employee discounts Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. Provides direct care to external clients living outside the walls of a Brookdale Senior Housing Community, while promoting the client’s highest level of functioning, as directed by the BAH Agency Leader and/or under the supervision of a licensed nurse when applicable by state rule. Assists in maintaining the client’s environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within non-skilled home care standards as well as applicable state home care agency regulations. Works independently in the client’s personal home with supervision and support as per state regulations. Receives and communicates changes in the client’s care needs and requested changes in specific home care services to the BAH Agency Leader as needed. Provides personal care and/or concierge/homemaker/companion services to the client per their individualized plan of care. Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned. Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the client plan of care. Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals. Assists residents with toilet and incontinence care. Makes incontinence checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed when providing care greater than 2 hours in a row. Keeps client’s home neat and clean. Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as per client’s care plan. Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and other ADL care according to the plan of care. Maintains a working knowledge of the home care agency’s policy & procedures pertinent to role. Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of clients. Communicates effectively and proactively with the clients, families, visitors and the BAH Agency Leader and scheduler. Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Program. Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of client care practices and maintains compliance with required annual training. Maintains client confidentiality. Assists clients with homemaker companion tasks such as laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, meals, according to the plan of care. Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. Maintains means to travel to client’s homes to arrive on time for assignment. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor. Education and Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Proof of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program is required. Six months experience in working independently with clients in the general public in their own personal homes providing healthcare/homecare services is preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements Successful completion of State C.N.A. course. Must maintain CNA certification. Reliable transportation is required. Must have a valid state identification card, with a valid driver’s license being preferred. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing Walking Sitting Use hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds Vision Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents Exposure to latex Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment Requires Travel: Frequently Management/Decision Making Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor. Knowledge and Skills Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.