In Home Caregiver (CNA preferred)

Company: Pegasus Social Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPegasus Social Services is seeking a truly caring and dedicated Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team.Pegasus is a fast-growing, locally owned company that seeks to provide only the highest caliber care for our clients. We are looking for candidates that are not only qualified but also display the characteristics that Pegasus prides itself on; compassion, empathy, dedication, reliability and the desire to always put the client first!Currently hiring experienced full-time or part-time caregivers or CNA's to work the following shifts:

• Tuesday's and Friday's from 8 AM - 4 PM
• Tuesdays 8am - 8pm
• Saturday's and Sunday's from 9 AM - 2 PM.
• Weekday's from 4 PM - 8 PM
• Float Staff (must have flexible schedule)What are we looking for? A CNA or Caregiver that can work any of the schedules above with a clients that resides in the Portland metro area. We assist these client with errands, housekeeping, meal prep and companionship. This position is ideal for someone that likes a more slow pace environment and is looking for part time hours.GENERAL SUMMARY:
  • Monitor patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
  • Support patient by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
    • Assist patient by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
      • Helps patient care for themselves
        • Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
          • Must have weekend availability.
            • The CNA or caregiver we are looking for would be capable of performing a combination of following duties:
            • Provides assistance with bathing, dressing, toiletry, oral hygiene and other activities of daily living
            • Prepares meals and does some light housekeeping for the client
            • Transfers client to and from bed using a Hoyer lift and wheelchair
            • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output and weight, as directed.
            • Completes all documentation necessary in a thorough and timely manner
            • Other duties as they are assigned.*****Job Requirements:All of our employees should meet the following standards:PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
              • Current CNA license and previous caregiver experience
              • Experience with seniors and/or adults with mental illness
              • Has a driver's license and car to get to shifts.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
                • Must comply with state mandate and be fully vaccinated.
                • Candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug test
                • Candidate must be able to speak/read English and follow directions
                • Candidate must be available to work on the weekends.
                • Candidate must have a valid drivers license
                • Candidate must be over 24 to drive company vehicles.
                • Candidate must have a smartphoneAt Pegasus we have always known that happy employees make great employees so we have always prided ourselves on providing extremely competitive wages, top notch benefits, and opportunities for advancement and professional development. Full time Pegasus employees can enroll in our Group Health and Dental plans after 90 days and all full time employees get fully employer paid Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance. Additionally, every employee is offered a 401(k) savings plan and every employee has an opportunity to get a merit based raise after 90 days as well and again at their annual review!We care about you and your family. Our agency will provide you assistance in applying for child care benefits. Further information available during interview.Pegasus also offers full time employees the opportunity to enroll in our CNA training program whereby they receive financial assistance in completing their CNA coursework and testing.Candidates that already have a CNA license will be given a generous bonus after completing their first 90 days.Apply For This Job Today!!Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $16.00 - 18.00/hr.
                  • Must comply with state mandate and be fully vaccinated.Job Type: Part-timePay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hourBenefits:
                    • 401(k)
                    • Dental insurance
                    • Health insurance
                    • Life insurance
                    • Paid time off
                    • Parental leave
                    • Referral program
                    • Vision insuranceSchedule:
                      • Day shift
                      • Holidays
                      • Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:
                        • Signing bonus (for one of our open positions)
                        • High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
                          • Caregiving: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:
                            • Driver's License (Required)Work Location: Multiple Locations
                              
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