CNA - Forty Fort area

Optum; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate home care aide in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves assisting clients with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and household tasks. Candidates should hold a current driver's license, CPR certification, and be able to work flexible hours. Experience in home care is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to provide essential support to individuals in their homes while ensuring a safe environment and client well-being.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients.
• Monitor and document client condition and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure a safe environment and respond promptly to client needs.

Skills

Personal care

Medication reminders

Household tasks

Client monitoring

Communication

Job description

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 transportation
• 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

Category III and IV:

• PA: Successfully complete one of the following: a competency OR training program developed by the agency that meets the requirements identified in 28 Pa. Code * 611.55 OR A home health aide training program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 OR A training program meeting the training standards imposed on the agency as a provider in a Medicaid Waiver or other publicly funded program providing PCS services.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of home care experience