Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA)/ Personal Care Assistants (PCA)/ Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff : Assist clients with activities of daily living that are essential to safety and comfort in the client’s home. CNAs/ PCAs/ DSPs/ Caregivers must be W2 employees and are not allowed to work as contractors per DCH/ HFRD regulations.

• Direct support staff provide in-home Personal Care Services and Companion Care Services to individuals with various types of disabilities.
• Direct Support Staff are also referred to as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Direct Support Professionals (DSP)/ Caregiver Staff. Staff must be W2 employees.
• Performing Personal Care Services or “Hands on services” and Companion/ Sitter Services for elderly, ill, physically disabled, intellectually & developmentally disable, and recuperating clients, for example:
  • Assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and eating
  • Ambulation, transfers, and repositioning of clients, Hoyer lift, preventing falls
  • Basic first aid and CPR
  • Caring for clients with special conditions and needs so long as the services are within the scope of the tasks authorized to be performed
  • Home Management and administrative task
  • Home safety and risk mitigation
  • Sanitation and Infection control in the home
  • Medically related activities to include the taking of vital signs and medication reminders
  • Understanding the needs and characteristics of elderly, physically disabled, and intellectually disabled individuals
  • Meal planning, preparation, and proper nutrition
  • Transportation/ escorting services/ Running Errands
  • Emergency Preparedness (medical and environmental)
  • Conflict Resolution and professionalism
  • Abuse, Fraud, Neglect, and Waste
  • Skin Integrity
  • Proper Documentation
  • Person Centered support
  • Human Rights
  • Companionship
  • Quality of life enrichment

The following is required in order to qualify for a Caregiver position with Thrive Healthcare, LLC:

• Be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of GA or have a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification with GACCP (which is recognized a suitable training program per state regulations and DCH)
• Positive previous work experience verified by providing a 5 years employment history/ or complete employment history if person has not been employed 5 years
• Pass a criminal background check
• Submit to random drug screening
• Have no history of abuse or neglect
• Current CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Negative TB Skin test results
• Provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for 3 Years
• Personal Vehicle/ dependable transportation with proof of insurance
• Demonstrate normal comprehension and literacy in written assessment
• Quality driven individual
• Courteous and kind demeanor
• Interactive/ engaging personality
• No physical restrictions that will interfere with carrying out job duties listed above

(As a CNA, you will spend much of your time on your feet. Additionally, you must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.)

• Wear suitable uniform: Clean neat scrubs, short fingernails, athletic shoes, not bedtime head wear, etc. (Additional requirements left to the discretion of management)

Awesome Benefits: Competitive Pay Rate, Tiered Pay Rate Increases, More Holiday Pay Opportunities

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• GA CNA (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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