Caregiver / CNA / HHA – Flexible Schedules + Paid Training

Right at Home Rhome Texas • Bridgeport, TX

17h

About The Position

Right at Home is hiring a caregiver to provide in-home support to seniors and adults with disabilities in the Bridgeport, Texas area. The role involves helping clients with activities of daily living and household tasks, preparing meals, and carrying out other patient-specific activities taught by a nurse. The position requires a sympathetic approach, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and others. Training is provided, including ongoing paid training and development. The role offers flexible scheduling and may be full-time or part-time.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED certificate.
• Six months of experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in a healthcare setting, in homes or facilities.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or HHA/PCA course.
• Successful completion of a competency evaluation that meets state licensing law for home health agencies.
• Sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and ability to handle the demands of the job.
• Meet requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work, or access to adequate transportation.
• Ability to communicate verbally, listen well, make decisions, take initiative, and remain adaptable and resourceful under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certificate is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including toileting, bathing, and care of the mouth, skin, and hair.
• Assist clients with ambulation, eating, dressing, and shaving.
• Perform light housekeeping and other household chores.
• Prepare meals and measure and prepare special diets.
• Perform patient-specific activities taught by a nurse, such as assisting with ostomy appliances and non-sterile dressing reinforcement.
• Assist clients in using daily living aids such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or lift devices.
• Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
• Assist with simple self-administered urine tests for sugar, acetone, or albumin without interpreting results.
• Measure intake and output and take vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Apply an external (condom-type) catheter and assist with applying arm slings, arm splints, or leg splints.
• Provide care to clients while using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; amount may vary by location, training level, and shift.
• Flexible schedules.
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental, subject to availability at individual franchises.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekly pay.
• Mobile clock in/out.
• Work close to home in the local community.
• Ongoing paid training and development.
• Paid travel time between clients and paid mileage.
• Positive work environment.
• Employee discount programs.
• Access to leadership.
• Recognition, celebrations, and team interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED