Part Time On Call Homecare CNA

Home Helpers Home Care of Farmington Valley

Part Time On Call Homecare CNA

Bloomfield, CT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Job Description: Part-Time On-Call Care Caregiver

    Primary duty is to be available for regularly scheduled shifts with our clients in their homes as well as emergency on-call shifts during the hours specified. Other activities may include training and orienting new caregivers, and periodic onsite monitoring of existing clients. Must have a reliable car and be willing to drive to clients home within our area of operation.

    Job Description: Part time (24-32 hours) CNA’s primary duty is to be available and complete regular scheduled shifts as well as be available for emergency on-call shifts during specified hours. Other activities may include training and orienting new caregivers, client visits, start of care for new clients, until a long term replacement care giver can be identified and assigned and occasional assistance with office/admin tasks.

    Must have a certification (CNA, HHA, PCA etc.) and experience assisting people with ADL’s (activities of daily living)

    Schedule: Required to be available (from any location as long as you can be reached and prepared to arrive where you are needed within one hour)

    Compensation:

    Guaranteed 24-32 hours per week pay

    Assigned work at $18 - $19 per hour

    Any hours worked that are more than 40 hours in a week, will be paid 1.5 regular rate

    Holidays:

    Holidays present a special challenge because many of our clients still require services and some of our regular aides are unable to work. Aide in this position will be expected to work on holidays (see list of holidays that Home Helpers of Farmington Valley observes). If aide wants to take off one of these holidays, he/she must coordinate in advance with the office. Any hours worked, or on call, on holidays will be paid at 1.5 times the rate. (We make EVERY EFFORT not to call upon our backup aide on special holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. We exhaust ALL OPTIONS before we resort to that.)

    Benefits:

    -Medical, dental and vision insurance

    -Paid Sick days off -Paid Vacation -401K program with company match -Early paycheck access through our benefit partner Payactiv.

    Primary duties and qualifications

    Requirements (MUST HAVE):

    Currently have a valid and active CNA license

    Have at least 3 plus years’ experience working as a CNA

    Must have a reliable vehicle

    Willingness to travel in own car

    Willingness to work on very short notice

    Respectful, kind, compassionate and professional demeanor

    Knowledge of various personal care procedures and techniques

    Requirements (PREFERRED):

    Have dementia experience

    Good communication skills

    Hoyer and sera lift experience

    Past on call experience preferred but not required

    Responsibilities:

    Fill shifts when other caregivers call out (may be short notice)

    Provide quality care to new clients until suitable replacement is found

    Provide training and skill enhancement to caregivers where needed

    Provide feedback when necessary to supervisors about clients

    Follow care plan that is provided

    Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including but not limited to:

    Bathing;

    Mouth care;

    Dressing;

    Hair care;

    Feeding;

    Toileting;

    Medication reminding;

    Skin care; and,

    Exercise.

    Expectations:

    Accept all shifts offered. Missing only a maximum of 3 per calendar month

    Report any planned absences at least one week in advance

    Be available even during inclement weather

    Attend orientation and necessary trainings

    Respond to texts and calls from supervisor in timely manner

    Send in weekly mileage report in timely manner

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Home Helpers Corporate.