CNA/PCA

A Helping Hand and Canopy of Carol Woods, two local nonprofit home care organizations, are working together to offer a continuum of care to seniors and adults with disabilities in Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties. Our mission is to promote self-sufficiency, quality of life, and the highest level of independence for older adults and adults with disabilities.

Primary Function: CNAs and PCA's are responsible for providing basic and personal care for participants. CNA''s be a Certified NA 1 by the Department of Facility Services of the State of North Carolina. PCA's must have 3-6 month's of experience.

Benefits at A Helping Hand

• Flexible Scheduling. You choose your assignments!
• Short commute: we will find assignments close to your home
• Working for a Non-Profit that supports our community

Responsibilities and

Duties:

• Provide personal care or supportive services as contracted by a participant or a participant’s family
• May provided services in laundry, housekeeping, activities and meal preparation
• Assist with transportation
• Report all unusual conditions, behaviors and/or participant’s reactions to other individuals
• Responds and reacts in a kind, polite and professional manner to participants, families, coworkers and supervisor
• Responsible for protecting any confidential information concerning participants, their families and A Helping Hand
• All other duties as assigned

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Essential Qualifications: A Helping Hand caregivers must possess the highest degree of integrity, refined communication skills,a passion for working with older adults, and a commitment to superior customer service. A warm and compassionate disposition is essential, as is the natural ability to treat clients with care, respect, and dignity. CNAs must be able to bend, stoop,reach and lift participants; stand and walk for long periods;and move equipment or small pieces of furniture.

Education Requirements: Caregivers must graduate from NA1 competency-based training program and must have a current listing as NA1 on the NC Department of Facilities Services Nurse Aide 1 Registry without substantiated findings.

Special Requirements: Individuals must have a clean driving record,clean background, and current car insurance.

Preference is shown to CNAs with 3-6 months experience.

Other Requirements:

• Confidentiality
• Organization/Time Management
• Technical/Function Expertise