CNA needed in Escondido
About The Position
Right at Home North County is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to provide in-home support to seniors and adults with disabilities in Escondido, California. The role focuses on helping clients with daily living needs, household tasks, and activities assigned by a nurse for a specific patient. Training is provided for the job, with paid training and development opportunities available. The position offers full-time and part-time schedules, with shifts that can be arranged to fit the employee’s schedule. Pay is listed as $20.50–$21.50 per week; the posting also notes that pay may vary by location, training level, and shift type. Care may include personal hygiene, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and other household chores. Additional nurse-taught activities may include supporting prescribed exercises, taking vital signs, and assisting with certain devices or care tasks. The role requires a compassionate and professional approach, effective communication, sound judgment, adaptability, and integrity. Caregivers may serve clients in their local community and are provided personal protective equipment.
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 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 the demands of the job.
- Meet requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certificate is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, oral, skin, and hair care, ambulation, eating, dressing, and shaving.
- Provide light housekeeping and other household chores.
- Prepare meals and measure or prepare special diets.
- Perform activities taught by a nurse for a specific patient, such as assisting with ostomy appliance changes, reinforcing non-sterile dressings, and using daily living aids such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, or lift devices.
- Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises and simple self-administered urine tests; do not interpret test results.
- Measure intake and output and take vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Assist with applying an external catheter, arm sling, arm splint, or leg splint.
- Communicate effectively with clients and people at all levels, listen well, and use sound decision-making.
- Provide compassionate, professional care while demonstrating accountability, adaptability, initiative, and integrity.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, with amount potentially varying by location, training level, and shift type.
- Flexible schedules with shifts that can be arranged to fit the employee’s schedule.
- Medical benefits, including vision and dental; availability depends on the individual franchise.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Weekly pay.
- Mobile clock-in and clock-out.
- Work close to home 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 provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
