Senior Home Aide / Caregiver Direct Support Worker (DSW) Avon, IN

divh2Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/h2pWe believe that our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldnt build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. In taking this position, you would receive:/pulliCompetitive pay (Enter in pay range | Example: $14.00-$16.00 an hour)/liliPay may vary by location, level of training and type of shift/liliFlexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)/liliMedical benefits, including vision and dental (Medical benefits availability is determined by individual franchises)/lili401 (k) retirement plan/liliWeekly pay/liliMobile clock in/out/liliWork close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)/liliOngoing PAID training and development/liliYour local office may offer you a variety of initial and ongoing career training opportunities to help you grow your skills. This could include but not limited to:/liulliA library of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online/liliOn-the-job training for unique client situations/li/ulliMake a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people/liliGive back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)/liliPaid travel time in between clients and paid mileage/liliExtremely positive work environment/liliEmployee discount programs/liliAccess to leadership/liliRecognition, celebrations and great team interactions!/li/ulpIn 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./ppThe 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:/ppYoure 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. Youre 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./ppYou dont 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./ppYou dont have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen./ppYou are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to:/pulliAssisting with the change of ostomy appliances/liliReinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)/liliAssisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)/liliAssisting with prescribed range of motion exercises/liliAssisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)/liliMeasuring and preparing special diets/liliMeasuring intake and output/liliTaking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)/liliApplication of an external (condom-type) catheter/liliAssisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint/li/ulpMust Haves:/pulliHigh school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate/liliSix 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/liliThe Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies/liliMust have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job/liliCurrent CPR Certificate is recommended/liliMeets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care/liliRead, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job/liliHave a valid drivers license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation/li/ulpWhy Right at Home?/ppWe 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./ppHere is what our employees say about us:/ppIts wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients. - Linda/ppI know Im 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/ppIf 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./ppEach 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. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit