Gainesville - Skilled CNA Needed

Job Description

Job Description

Comfort Keepers is looking for a skilled CNA to join our team in Gainesville with a 24/7 client.
The caregiver will provide companionship and personal care to clients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person also must have experience in Parkinsons as well as be extremely comfortable using a Sit to Stand machine. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and able to work with all types of people.
Starting pay up to $23/HR based on availability, credentials and experience. 

Flexible availability is preferred. Monday-Sunday shifts 24/7, days and overnights available. 
Current Openings: Monday-Thursday 6pm-10:30pm and Monday-Sunday 10:30pm-8:30am

The perfect candidate will have experience working with bed bound patients as well as hospice care. The client will need assistance with bathing and grooming, meal preparation and light housekeeping as well as companionship. The client does have cats in the home. 

This is "not" a remote work position. It is a requirement to commute daily to work. Applicants must live 30 minutes or less from the hiring location and have reliable transportation. 

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Benefits:

Ask our recruiter for more details on the benefits listed below and the eligibility requirements.

• Premium Weekend Pay
• Double-Time Holiday Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Direct Deposits on Pay Day
• Paid Travel Time for Multiple Daily Clients
• Paid Mileage (if using your vehicle for client transportation or errands)
• Monthly Schedules
• Growing Company with Opportunities for Development

*****More benefits are to be discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities: 

• Patient care: instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Assist with ambulating, turning, and positioning patients as required.
• Professional development: maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Requirements: 

• Must be 18+ to apply.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds. 
• Personal Care experience.
• A passion for the job and a genuine desire to help others. 
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and a TB skin test. (You do not need these to apply, but they must be completed before you can attend orientation.) 
• Reliable transportation, valid automobile insurance, and a current driver’s license
• Willingness to travel 25 miles (30 to 45 minutes)
• Ability to pass background checks, finger printing, drug testing, and have good work-related references
• U.S. citizen or approved work permit to work in the U.S.

Comfort Keepers is strongly considering candidates with previous experience as a Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or similar positions.

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Comfort Keepers, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. 

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