Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant - Atlanta, 30336 ($15/hr - Weekly Pay)

About Us:


Gail's Homecare is a non-medical, in-home care provider that maintains the highest quality standards in the industry.


Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and to those who love them and to provide personal care to the patient in their residence.


We are based in Lithonia, Georgia and our services are available in the areas of Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jackson, and Rockdale County.


In Gail's Homecare, we value our employees the same way we value our clients!

We are currently seeking for a compassionate, highly-skilled, and reliable personal care assistant (PCA) to serve as part of our growing home health care team.


In this role, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.


If you have the following requirements and qualifications, we want you!


Salary:
$15 per hour


Shifts:
Thursday to Saturday - 9am to 5pm

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience in a healthcare setting required; three (3) to five (5) years preferred
• Significant experience in a home health care setting strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conversational skills
• Completion of at least eight (8) hours of personal care-related training annually
• Participation in professional meetings and training sessions as directed
• Ability to work under supervision and demonstrate competency in providing quality client care
• Experience in housekeeping or domestic work is a plus
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients with mobility and other physical tasks
• Patience and the ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Willingness to perform both personal care and household tasks as requested by the client
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable
• Warm, compassionate, and caring personality
• Commitment to treating clients with dignity, respect, and professionalism
• Ability to comply with all agency policies, legal requirements, and healthcare regulations

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License or State-Issued ID
• Current CNA License
• Current CPR Certification Card
• Current TB Test Results
• Social Security Card
• Vaccination Record/Card
• Existing Fingerprint-Based Background Check

CLIENT NEEDS:


1 Personal Care - Assist client with washing and hygiene. - Change her clothing and/or incontinence products as needed. - Ensure she is clean, comfortable, and repositioned properly in bed.


2 Mobility Assistance - Use the Hoyer lift to safely transfer client from the bed when needed. - Assist her into a seated position for lunch. - After the meal, assist her back into bed and ensure she is properly pulled up and positioned comfortably. 3 Feeding - Feeding assistance is not required. However, ensure her meal is within reach and that she is safely positioned while eating. 4 Housekeeping - Empty the trash as needed. - Fold the laundry. - Keep the bathroom clean and tidy. - Maintain general cleanliness of the house. - Vacuum the floors regularly. Additional Notes Ensure client is always positioned comfortably and safely after transfers. Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.