Caregiver / CNA / HHA - Flexible Schedules + Paid Training

Right at Home Rhome Texas • Paradise, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home is hiring a Caregiver / CNA / HHA to provide care to seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes. The role involves helping clients with activities of daily living, household tasks, meals, mobility, and specific activities taught by a nurse. The position is available full-time or part-time, with flexible schedules that can be arranged to fit the caregiver’s availability. Paid training and development are provided, along with personal protective equipment and support while caring for clients.

Caregivers are expected to be compassionate, professional, adaptable, accountable, and able to communicate effectively with clients and people at all levels. The role requires a sympathetic attitude toward people who are sick and the ability to meet the demands of direct patient care. Employees work in clients’ homes and may serve seniors in their local community.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED certificate.
• Six months of experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in a healthcare setting, in homes or facilities.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 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 deal effectively with job demands.
• Meets 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.
• Honest, approachable, energetic, and able to communicate verbally with people at all levels.
• Good listening and decision-making skills, customer focus, adaptability, accountability, initiative, and ability to cope under pressure.
• Professional and kind demeanor, with integrity and pride in one’s work.
• Ability to prepare meals and perform the described personal care and household tasks.

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, including assisting with ostomy appliance changes and reinforcing non-sterile dressings.
• Assist clients with devices for daily living, including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and 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 client 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 seniors and adults with disabilities in clients’ homes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; the posting includes a placeholder for the pay range rather than a specific amount.
• Flexible schedules.
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental; availability is determined by individual franchises.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekly pay.
• Mobile clock in/out.
• Work close to home by serving seniors in the employee’s 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.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

What This Job Offers

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