CNA - Wilkes Barre

Optum; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Wilkes-Barre is seeking dedicated support staff to assist clients with personal care and daily living activities. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting household tasks, and monitoring client conditions to ensure their safety and well-being. Applicants must have a current driver's license, CPR certification, and the ability to work flexible hours. Experience in home care is preferred. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and reliable transportation or access to public transport.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours and function independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Support household tasks and accompany clients to appointments.
• Monitor and document client condition and vital signs.
• Ensure a safe environment and respond promptly to client needs.

Skills

Personal care

Household tasks

Monitoring client condition

CPR certification

Flexible hours

Independent work

Education

Driver's license and vehicle insurance

Home health aide training

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

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

• 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