CNA

Right at Home; Farmersville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Mobile clock in/out

Close to home

Paid training and development

Travel time paid between clients

Mileage reimbursement

Positive work environment

Employee discounts

Leadership access

Recognition and team events

Job summary

Right at Home in Farmersville, TX, seeks compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to provide in-home care and support to seniors and adults with disabilities. The role includes helping with daily activities, mobility, meals, and basic health monitoring in clients' homes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of CNA experience, with CPR recommended. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required, and the position offers ongoing training and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months CNA experience in health care (home or facility).
• Competency Evaluation meets state licensing law for home health agencies.
• Sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick and ability to handle job demands.
• Current CPR certificate is recommended.
• Meets requirements for direct patient care.
• Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Valid driver’s license and insured automobile for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Provide ambulation support and mobility assistance.
• Assist with meals and basic kitchen tasks.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient condition as directed by a nurse.
• Support with light housekeeping and errands as needed.
• Follow care plans and report changes to supervising nurse.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

English proficiency

Patient care

CPR certification (recommended)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay and Benefits:

We believe that our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn’t build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. As a CNA, you would receive:

• Competitive pay
  • Pay may vary by location, level of training and type of shift
• Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
• Weekly pay
• Mobile clock in/out
• Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
• Ongoing PAID training and development
  • Your local office may offer you a variety of initial and ongoing career training opportunities to help you grow your skills. This could include but not limited to:
    • A "library" of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online
    • On-the-job training for unique client situations
  • Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people
  • Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)
  • Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
  • Extremely positive work environment
  • Employee discount programs
  • Access to leadership
  • Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

In this role, we equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.

What You’ll Do and Who You Are:

The good news is that the training we provide will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. Additionally, we also work closely with a Certified Nursing Assistant school. We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset:

You’re the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels. You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus. You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and approach.

You don’t mind getting a little dirty … this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef, but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.

You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to:

• Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
• Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)
• Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)
• Measuring and preparing special diets
• Measuring intake and output
• Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
• Application of an external (condom-type) catheter
• Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint

Must Haves:

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
• Six months experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) course
• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
• Current CPR Certificate is recommended
• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
• Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation

Why Right at Home?

We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.

Here is what our employees say about us:

“It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.” - Linda

“I know I’m never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me. This means the world to me!” - Dave

If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.

Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net.