Personal Care Assistants (PCA) & Certified Nurse Aides (CNA)

Right at Home Rome GA - Our Personal Care Assistants (PCA) and Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) are the heart of our business. Without you, we can’t build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their faces, 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 make on our clients. In taking this position, you receive : Competitive payFlexible schedules that can be arranged to fit your scheduleSupplemental Insurance from AFLACWeekly payPaid mileage between clientsMobile clock in / outOngoing training and developmentOn-the-job training for unique client situationsRecognition, celebrations, and great team interactions in an extremely positive work environment!We stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and assist you as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.What You’ll Do and Who You AreYour training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job, but there are a few character traits you need to bring to the job to be an exemplary caregiver : You’re honest, likable, energetic, and approachable. You get along with and communicate easily with people at all levels. You listen well, have great decision-making skills, and are passionate about your customer focus. You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable. You cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core values and you do not cut corners. You are professional and kind in your approach and make a great first impression.You don’t mind getting a little dirty. This can include but is not limited to, assisting clients with activities of daily living, such as providing assistance with personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, and dressing; light housekeeping; taking clients on outings or to appointments; and running errands.You don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to : Assisting with the change of ostomy appliancesReinforcing dressingsAssisting with the use of devices that aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair, or lift device)Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercisesAssisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)Measuring and preparing special dietsMeasuring intake and outputTaking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)Application of an external condom-style catheterAssisting with the application of arm slings or arm / leg splintMust Haves : High school degree or a GEDCurrent Negative TB Screening less than 3 months old. (May obtain after accepting job offer.)PCA only : Successfully complete the PCA Competency Evaluation that meets State licensing law for home health agenciesCNA only : Active certification and no adverse findings on Georgia Nurse Aide RegistryCurrent CPR certificate recommended. (RAH will provide training if needed.)Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured vehicle for work -OR- access to adequate transportation.Pass a fingerprint background checkRead, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the jobMust have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.Why Right at Home?We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC.Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices.For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net.