CNA/Personal Care Assistant - Right at Home : Job Details

Right at Home - Lake Conroe - Everything we do stems from our mission: To improve the quality of life for those we serve. To us, our mission is more than words - it is a goal we strive to achieve each day. It is the way we deliver world-class care to our clients. Our mission guides how we run our business and how we treat our Personal Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant. Our mission is ambitious, and it takes a team filled with the RightPeople to live out that mission each and every day.

Rewarding reasons to work at Right at Home Lake Conroe

* Competitive wages based on experience and skills with a target to achieve a Living Wage

* Performance and skill-based pay increases

* Short-shift premiums

* Shift Cancelation pay

* Direct Deposit

* No hassle shift reporting by phone - no paper chasing

* Online schedules accessible from anywhere 24/7

* Input on Client Care Plans

* Paid Training

* On the job training and Case-specific training

* Professional and Career Development Training

* Opportunities for advancement

* Longevity Recognition

* Referral Bonuses

* Employee Referral Bonuses

* Monthly Caregiver Give Away

* Caregiver Performance Program

Summary:

The Personal Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant position is an exciting opportunity to work closely with clients in a variety of settings providing them with in-home care support services. In-home can mean anywhere they are currently living, at their residence, assisted living, skilled nursing facility, or hospital. The ideal team member will be friendly, enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, be nurturing, and have the ability to develop lasting relationships. Candidates should be flexible in their schedule and able to put themselves in our client's shoes. How would you want your loved ones to be treated and cared for? Applicants will need to be an empathetic, strong communicator, who is detail-oriented and efficient. You will be interacting with clients regularly to ensure we provide the best care.

Essential Functions:

* Companionship for the client

* Enjoy the client's activities

* Bathing; Dressing; Feeding

* Transfer to and from bed or chair

* Assist to and from toilet, assist with any toileting needs

* Keep incontinent residents clean

* Reposition residents in bed or chair

* Assist with personal and dental hygiene

* Assist in ambulation

* Record Activities of Daily Living

* Observe residents and note physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc.

* Use safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and disease

* Be able to use Hoyer lift, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, linens, towels, standard precautions (gloves, goggles, mask, aprons), thermometers, urinals, bed pans, commodes, and personal hygiene supplies

* Homemaking activities such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, doing dishes, changing linens, laundry, cleaning bathrooms

* Candidates will need to consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent GED

* Minimum 1 year of Personal Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant experience

* Valid CNA license in Texas recommended

* Valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile preferred

* Excellent written and verbal communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills

* Able to work independently, demonstrating sound judgment and high degree of self-motivation

* Be available as required for on-call duty outside of normal office hours

* CPR certification preferred