CNA South County Rhode Island

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for licensed, motivated and reliable CNA's specifically to cover our patients in South County- Newport, Westerly, South Kingston, etc etc- and join our team at Right At Home.

We are flexible with hours and can work specifically to cater to your schedule.

PAY NEGOTIABE DEPENDING ON PATIENT LOCATION

Pay and Benefits:

We believe that our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn’t 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:

• Competitive pay (Enter in pay range | Example: $15.00-$20.00 an hour) 

  • Pay may vary by location, level of training and type of shift 

• Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental (Medical benefits availability is determined by individual franchises)

• 401 (k) retirement plan

• Weekly pay

• Mobile clock in/out

• Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)

• Ongoing PAID training and development

  • Your 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: 

    • A "library" of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online

• On-the-job training for unique client situations

• Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people

• Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)

• Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage 

• Extremely positive work environment 

• Employee discount programs 

• Access to leadership 

• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions! 

In 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. 

What You Will Do

• Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances

• Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile) 

• Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)

• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises

• Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)

• Measuring and preparing special diets

• Measuring intake and output

• Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)

• Application of an external (condom-type) catheter

• Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint

Must Haves: 

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate 

• Six 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

• The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies

• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job

• Current CPR Certificate is recommended

• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care

• Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job

• Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation