What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Assistant position at CareLink?
*$250 Sign On Bonus*
*$150 referral Bonus*
*Paid Holiday*
*Flexible Shifts*
*Bonus conditions apply*
CareLink is looking for Caregivers, PCAs, and/or CNAs to become part of our team. If you are compassionate, caring, dependable, have a passion for helping others, this is the job for you!
ENTRY-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
- One year experience in direct patient care with a home care agency, home health agency nursing home, hospital OR have a current CNA certification, or complete a 40 hour PCA training course with certification
- Must have valid Arkansas driver’s license
- Must have a clean driving record and Proof of auto liability insurance
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must pass pre-employment and on-going random substance screening in accordance with Arkansas Act 1336 of 2013
- Must pass criminal record checks performed in compliance with Arkansas Act 990 of 1997
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Knowledge of personal care techniques, such as bathing, dressing, ambulation, and transfer
- Ability to provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Ability to encourage clients to engage in recreational activities and assist in maintaining social connections
- Ability to prepare meals and help maintain a clean and safe environment
- Ability to lift 40lbs
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists client with personal grooming:
- Bathing/Showering
- Dressing
- Shampooing and Drying/Styling Hair
- Shaving
- Toileting
- Skin Care
- Toothbrushing/Denture Care
- Transfers client from bed to chair/wheelchair or from chair to bed
- Conducts passive range of motion exercises and assists to exercise joints with active range of motion exercises
- Operates assistive devices and equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, mechanical beds, and assists in the use of these devices
- Changes and launders bed linens
- Assists with meal preparation and feeding
- Performs general housekeeping duties, e.g., sweeping, vacuuming, washing dishes, taking out trash, etc.
- Straightens and maintains orderliness of client’s immediate environment
- Shops, runs errands as needed
- Observes and documents client’s status on each visit
- Documents care given and any problems noted
- Accurately records time via the Telephony time keeping system or completes manual billing forms and turns in within required time frames
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Training provided by CareLink at no cost to you.
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
Location Availability: Pulaski County, Cabot, AR, Benton, AR, and Bryant, AR
CareLink does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person
