Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Ripley Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Saltillo | Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Ripley

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Ripley, MS Are you ready to do something meaningful and impactful for your community? Join us at Right at Home! Right at Home of Northeast, MS is an In-Home Care and Assistance company that provides non-medical care for the elderly and disabled. We are currently looking for reliable, caring, and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) who are interested in improving the quality of life for those we serve! We offer an employee rewards program that offers opportunity for growth and advancement. Levels of recognition are rewarded with Right at Home apparel, PTO time, and increases in pay. Right at Home allows employees to receive up to 7 Certifications worth over $600 at no cost! These certifications and other course training are available online at our Right at Home University. If you are a kind, empathetic individual with unrivaled work ethic, and whether you are looking for flexible hours or a full-time career, Right at Home might be the place for you! 16 Rewarding Reasons to Work for Right at Home
Competitive wages based on experience and skills
Flexible work schedules
The ability to choose the shifts you work; the schedules range from 2-hour to 12-hour shifts
Performance and skill-based pay increases
Short-shift premiums
Direct deposit
No hassle shift reporting by phone, no paper chasing
Online schedules accessible from anywhere 247
Paid training
On the job training and case-specific training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off (PTO)
Longevity recognition
5-Star Caregiver awards
Caregiver of the Month and Caregiver of the Year awards
Insurance benefits
Essential Functions
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), Ambulation, Eating, Dressing, Shaving
Prepares meals and snacks
Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to): Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances, Reinforcement of dressings, Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, Measuring and preparing special diets, Taking vital signs, Application of an external catheter
Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have experience as a caregiver, strong communication skills, problem solving ability, and organizational skills.
High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred
18 years of age or older
Pass a written competency evaluation with 80% or higher
Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities)
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant License
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Possess a valid driver’s license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job