PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT/ CNA PREFERRED Cobb County (Marietta & Kennesaw) - WEEKDAYS PART-TIME $15.25/hr PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
Positive Care
- Cobb County, GA
- $15.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Assisting with household chores ( cleaning, changing linens, trash disposal)
- Assisting with bathing and hygiene
- Assisting with toileting
- Assisting with transfers, walking, exercise, or ambulation, if needed
- Assisting with activities of daily living if needed ( personal grooming, and dressing)
- Assisting with grocery shopping
- Assisting with preparing meals and snacks
- Assistance with reminders and monitoring medication
- Assist with scheduling appointments
- High School Diploma or GED
- First Aid and CPR certification
- CNA/ PCT certification preferred
- Must be very familiar with and previously trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Must be very familiar and efficient with working with individuals with behaviors.
- Must be very familiar with American Sign Language (ASL) and have previously or currently practiced or utilized sign language to communicate with others.
- Must have at least three(3) years of RECENT experience in a health-related field, day program services, home health care, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Must be able to provide references and contacts of previous employers.
- Above average communication skills: oral and written
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to transport individuals as needed
- Must be able to work independently without direct supervision
- Must be able to pay attention to detail and report adequately.
- Must be willing to write/type documentation
- Must be familiar with Therap documentation system
- Must be creative and willing to think outside the box
- Must have the ability to utilize effective decision-making
- Must be able to work cooperatively with individuals and their family
- Must be able to follow procedures and emergency protocols properly
- Must be willing to complete FBI- Background check, it will be required through the GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities if offered the position
- Must be willing to complete a TB test/ Physical
- Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance and be willing to provide a Motor Vehicle Report.
- Must be willing and able to follow ALL COVID-19 guidelines in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and the policies of GA DBHDD