CNA

Right at Home Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Positive work environment

Work close to home

Make a difference

Give back to clients

Positive work environment

Recognition & celebrations

Job summary

A local home health care provider in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support seniors and adults with disabilities. This role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CNA certification, and a compassionate attitude. Join our team to provide vital support and care in your community while enjoying a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in health care.
• Current CPR Certification and TB results.
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Current TB results.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for patients.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Take vital signs and assist patients with mobility devices.
• Assist with devices for daily living (walker, cane, wheelchair, lift).
• Support ostomy care and dressing changes as directed by a nurse.
• Prepare meals and manage simple dietary needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Integrity

Adaptability

Team player

Education

High school degree or G.E.D. certificate

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) course

CPR certification

English literacy

Job description

Overview

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. In taking this position, you would receive:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
• Mobile clock in/out
• Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
• 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!)
• Extremely positive work environment
• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

In this role, we stand prepared to 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 your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few character traits you should have from the get-go. 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 / Qualifications

• 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 Certification and TB results
• 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. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.