Protecting Angels is a non-medical, in-home care provider who maintains the highest quality standards in the industry. Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and those who love them.
Protecting Angels is seeking reliable, compassionate and dependable PRN CNAs/Caregivers candidates to provide the best possible care for our elderly angels and deliver it with professionalism. You must have prior experience working as a CNA/Caregiver or in a Long-Term Care setting. We are based in Gainesville and we provide services in the areas of Alachua, Marion and surrounding counties.
POSITION: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA)
We are looking for highly compassionate and dedicated PRN CNAs and HHA's to join our growing team. You must be ready to provide in-home care to our clients in a respectful and compassionate way and expect to be respected and valued in return.
Job Type: PRN
Reporting To: Administrator
Salary: $14.00 - $18.00
Pay: Weekly-Biweekly direct deposit pay
Employer Type: Non-Medical Home Care Agency
Travel Required: Within 50 mile radius
Work Location: Multiple Locations
SCHEDULE (varies):
Weekends
Day Shift
Night Shift
On Call
Responsibilities:
o Activities of daily living
o Help clients take prescribed medication
o Assist clients with ambulation
o Assist and provide personal care and hygiene
o Plan and prepare meals
o Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
o Perform light housekeeping duties, laundry and report any unusual incidents
o Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency. Report any unusual incidents
o Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Education:
o High School Diploma or GED required
o Certified Nurse Aide Certification required through successful completion of an approved program.
o One year-full time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, or one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting; or
o Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward elderly care.
o Demonstrated ability to read, write and carry out directions.
o Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.
o Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
o Attend eight (8) hours of personal care-oriented services per year.
o Must be able to work without direct supervision.
o Must be patient, professional, hard-working, and a committed caregiver.
o Participate in professional meetings when directed.
o Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.
o Must have a valid driver license with reliable transportation.
o Must have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered a position with the agency.
Physical Demands:
o Sufficient visual and hearing ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.
Ability to:
o Perform tasks involving activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
o Deal effectively with stress.
o Work assigned hours per week.
o Bend and stand an average of six (6) hours per day.
o Lift up to 50+ pounds.
o Write up to 3 hours per day.
o Work in a stressful environment.
o Drive up to 50+ miles per day.
Additional Requirements:
o Assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers and general public.
o Must have a passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
o Must be neat in appearance and practice good personal hygiene.
o Must have a reliable means of transport.
o Must have a valid proof a negative TB test, or be willing to get tested.
o Must have CPR and First Aid certifications from a recognized provider.
HOW TO APPLY:
You need to go to our website and complete our employment inquiry form at https://protectingangels.net/careers/
Thank You!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
