Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Care Options For Kids; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly pay and direct deposit

24/7 on-call for support

Job summary

Care Options For Kids is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in Dover, Delaware to deliver compassionate, one-on-one care for pediatric and adult clients in their homes. Your role includes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring health conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

We offer a supportive environment with varied benefits including medical coverage and flexible scheduling. Salary ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 hourly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home care preferred.
• Physical within one year.
• TB Skin Test (PPD) or TB Blood Test (QF).
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, ambulation, and feeding.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Keep detailed health records.
• Report changes in patient behavior.

Skills

Personal care activities

Maintaining cleanliness and safety

Measuring vital signs

Record keeping

Patient observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current, valid Delaware CNA license

Tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

About the Role

At Care Options for Kids, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care with integrity and compassion and are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) that share our same vision. Care Options for Kids specializes in one on one hourly pediatric and adult care in the home.

Benefits for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• Paid sick leave and flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 24/7 on-call for support

Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• Perform all personal care activities contained in a written assignment by the Registered Nurse (RN) which may include, but not be limited to, assisting the patient or client with personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, and physical transfer.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment, which may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing the patient's or client's dishes or laundry, and such tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the patient or client.
• Measuring intake and output of fluids, and measure temperature, pulse, respiration, or blood pressure.
• Keep records of personal health care activities.
• Observe appearance and gross behavioral changes in the patient or client, reporting to the Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in home care is preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current, valid Delaware CNA license
• Physical within one year
• TB Skin Test (PPD) or TB Blood Test (QF)
• Valid Driver's license

About Care Options for Kids

For more than two decades, Care Options for Kids has delivered specialized care to help children and their families live more fulfilled lives. As the leading pediatric community healthcare system, we provided dedicated, compassionate therapy, nursing, and support that integrates into children's lives and creates limitless possibilities for our growing team of clinicians. It's about helping a neighbor, building a friendship, and most importantly, making a difference in our community - one family at a time. And, achieving that mission can only be accomplished with talented and caring caregivers like you.

We value the health and well-being of our caregivers and understand the vital role you play in caring for our clients. PPE is provided in each home — including masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. We follow CDC guidelines to ensure you, your client, and your family stays healthy.

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 / hour