Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |PT Weekends

Horizon House Careers•Wilmington, DE

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House is a nationally recognized provider of services to adults with support needs due to developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and substance abuse. Horizon House is Pennsylvania’s oldest psychiatric rehabilitation agency. Since 1952, Horizon House has been dedicated to helping people with mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and homelessness to stabilize their lives and to assist them to live as independently as possible in a community-based setting. With over 100 locations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware, Horizon House provides services to a diverse population focusing on individual strength and choice. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Residential Group Home team at our New Castle County, Delaware location. New Work Schedule: 16 hours per week, 8 hours shifts, and weekends. Hire requirements for this opportunity include attending new-hire orientation during the first four (4) workdays (Mon–Thu), at our Philadelphia location. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required with current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Delaware.
Ability to respond to disruptive behavior.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Knowledge and ability to provide hands on assistance with activities of daily living.
Possess a valid driver’s license with and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, bend, kneel, stack, stoop, which includes direct intervention with participants.
Ability to climb and descend stairs.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Requires crisis intervention techniques in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

To provide direct care and supervision to participants in the residential group home setting.
To ensure a safe, healthy, secure and recovery-oriented environment, which promotes growth and development.
To facilitate participant growth and development toward independence in self-care, daily living, socialization and community integration.
To participate in the development and implementation of the participants’ recovery plans.