CNA / PCA – In-Home Care Jasper /Big Canoe

Comfort Keepers of North Georgia; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Weekend Pay

Double-Time Holiday Pay

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement (After 1 Year)

Direct Deposits on Pay Day

Paid Travel Time for Multiple Daily…

Job summary

Comfort Keepers of North Georgia is seeking a compassionate CNA to join our team in Jasper/Big Canoe. The caregiver will provide companionship and personal care, assist with daily activities, bathing, eating and toileting, and help with ambulation.

Dependability, empathy, and prior Parkinson’s experience are valued, and willingness to use a Sit to Stand device is required. Starting pay ranges up to $20–$23 per hour based on availability, credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ to apply.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and a TB skin test (not required to apply, but must be completed before orientation).
• Reliable transportation, valid auto insurance, and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: provide hygiene and daily living assistance, help with bathing, toileting, meals, ambulating and positioning.
• Professional development: maintain any specialized training and perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Personal Care

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

TB Skin Test

Job description

Comfort Keepers is looking for a skilled CNA to join our team in Jasper /Big Canoe.
The caregiver will provide companionship and personal care to clients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting. Theideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person also must have experience in Parkinsons as well as be extremely comfortable using a Sit to Stand machine. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and able to work with all types of people.
Starting pay up to $20/23/HR based on availability, credentials and experience.

Flexible availability is preferred.

This is “not” a remote work position. It is a requirement to commute daily to work. Applicants must live 30 minutes or less from the hiring location and have reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Premium Weekend Pay
• Double-Time Holiday Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement (After 1 Year)
• Direct Deposits on Pay Day
• Paid Travel Time for Multiple Daily Clients
• Paid Mileage (if using your vehicle for client transportation or errands)
• Quarterly Schedules
• Growing Company with Opportunities for Development

Responsibilities

• Patient care: instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Assist with ambulating, turning, and positioning patients as required.
• Professional development: maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ to apply.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Personal Care experience.
• A passion for the job and a genuine desire to help others.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and a TB skin test. (You do not need these to apply, but they must be completed before you can attend orientation.)
• Reliable transportation, valid automobile insurance, and a current driver’s license
• Willingness to travel 25 miles (30 to 45 minutes)
• Ability to pass background checks, finger printing, drug testing, and have good work-related references
• U.S. citizen or approved work permit to work in the U.S.

Comfort Keepers is strongly considering candidates with previous experience as a Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or similar positions.

An Equal Opportunity and Aff…? We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.