CNA

Right at Home Lexington•Lexington, KY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home is hiring CNAs or Personal Care Assistants in Lexington, Kentucky to provide in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities. The role focuses on helping clients with activities of daily living, household tasks, meals, transportation, medication reminders, prescribed exercises, dementia care, and companionship. Available shifts include 8 a.m.–8 p.m., 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 2 p.m.–8 p.m., 8 p.m.–8 a.m., and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Employees must work one shift every other weekend and every other holiday. The posting notes a particular need for Sunday availability and 2 p.m.–8 p.m. shifts.

Requirements

Ability to lift or move 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and pass a skills test.
Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Pass a background check.
Provide a current negative TB test or assessment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
CNA license, Home Health Aide certification, or Personal Care Aide certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with transferring and moving around their homes.
Perform housekeeping tasks, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping, washing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.
Accompany clients on errands or medical appointments.
Assist with bathing, showering, dressing, and shaving using electric razors only.
Provide medication reminders.
Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
Provide dementia care.
Offer companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles.