CNA/PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (STOCKBRIDGE, GA) DAYS/ EVENINGS [MALE PREFERRED]

Company Description

Positive Care's corporate office is located in Stockbridge, Georgia. The company has existed for over 15 years and has experienced increased growth year after year. At our foundation, we are a company that thrives off three essential pillars: Compassion, Integrity, Loyalty, and Commitment.


We pride ourselves on providing a culture for our employees to thrive and meet their personal and professional goals. Our employees are allowed to demonstrate their leadership qualities and ingenuity.


Job Description

The primary function of this role is to provide Personal Care Assistance - or Certified Nursing Assistance services to the individual in their home. These tasks include:

• Assisting with household chores ( cleaning, changing linens, trash disposal)
• Assisting with bathing and hygiene
• Assisting with toileting
• Assisting with transfers, walking, exercise, or ambulation, when needed
• Assisting with activities of daily living( personal grooming, and dressing)
• Assisting with grocery shopping
• Meal and snack preparations
• Assistance with reminders and monitoring medication
• Assist with scheduling appointments
• Assist with transporting to appointments
• Overnight support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• First Aid and CPR certification
• CNA/ PCT certification required
• Must be very familiar with or previously trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Must be very familiar and efficient with working with individuals with behaviors.
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Must have at least three(3) years of RECENT experience in a health-related field, nursing homes, day program services, home health care, private duty care, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Must be able to provide references and contacts of previous employers.
• Must have experience working with wheelchair bound patients, able to lift and assist with transfers, and or utilize a hoyer lift.
• Above average communication skills: oral and written
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport individuals as needed
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
• Must be able to pay attention to detail and report adequately.
• Must be willing to write/type documentation
• Must be familiar with Therap documentation system
• Must be creative and willing to think outside the box
• Must have the ability to utilize effective decision-making
• Must be able to work cooperatively with individuals and their family
• Must be able to follow procedures and emergency protocols properly
• Must be willing to complete FBI- Background check, it will be required through the GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities if offered the position
• Must be willing to complete a TB test/ Physical
• Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance and be willing to provide a Motor Vehicle Report.
• Must be willing and able to follow ALL COVID-19 guidelines in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and the policies of GA DBHDD

Additional Information

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A SERIOUS CANDIDATE WITH RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE, IDEAL CANDIDATES SHOULD BE NEAR THE AREA AND AVAILABLE CONSISTENTLY SHIFT HOURS ARE- LIVE IN CNA STAFF IS PREFERRED

DAYS/EVENINGS/WEEKENDS/FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/PRN

MUST HAVE A VALID'S DRIVERS LICENSE AND WILLING TO DRIVE

MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO WORK ADDITIONAL HRS IF NEEDED

MUST BE ABLE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF THE AGENCY

MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE COVID TESTS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL INDIVIDUALS SERVED AND EMPLOYEES

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.