CNA - Home Care

St Pauls Senior Services•SAN DIEGO, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul's is hiring a CNA - Home Care to provide field-based support to PACE participants in their homes and build relationships with them. The role involves traveling between participants' homes in the employee's own vehicle, so reliable transportation is required. Visits may include task-based care, medication reminders, assistance with activities of daily living, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and CNAs must have completed a formal CNA training program and hold current California CNA certification. At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly people is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
Training or related experience in the assigned job.
Successful completion of in-person First Aid and CPR training with the American Heart Association.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
For CNAs, current California CNA certification and completion of a formal CNA training program.
Good mental and physical health and ability to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds using appropriate body mechanics.
Ability to handle and lift patients, and to stand, walk, push, bend, kneel, and reach at arm's length and overhead for prolonged periods.
Ability to make home visits in dwellings that are not handicapped accessible.