CNA (1520 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY)

CNA (1520 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY)

05 Apr 2024
Kentucky, Louisville 00000 Louisville USA

CNA (1520 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY)

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ONLY SERIOUS APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY. WE HAVE 2-3 FULL-TIME POSITION OPENINGS FOR A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL. WE WILL CONSIDERED HIRING PART-TIME. A DSP POSITION CAN BE HELD BY A CNA OR BY SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A DEGREE/CERTIFICATION.

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Hiring for full and part-time. In order to receive benefits, employee must be full-time at a minimum of 30 hours/week.

BENEFITS: Paid day off if the facility if closed to observe a holiday, PTO, 50% heath insurance, 100% life insurance, additional bonus opportunities and gym membership. Additional employee perks such as wellness rewards, gift cards, bonuses, food etc. as determined by the company throughout the year. Flexibility, within reason and as agreed upon between the employee and company, to accommodate personal needs. Vision and dental insurance is available at 100% cost of the employee.

Position Summary: The CNA position holds the most important job at Mariposa Place. It is their responsibility to oversee the care of our Friends from physical to emotional support. He/she assists in working with the Friends in being as independent as possible in activities of daily living, engage in meaningful activities that are person-centered and assist in connecting them with the greater community. He/she is an advocate that strives to provide and ensure that the Friends receive high-quality care in a respectful manor.

Essential Job Functions

1. Ensure the safety of Friends at all times

2. Work with team members on development and implementation of person-centered service plans

3. Assist and encourage Friends to engage in meaningful person-centered activities

4. Assist and encourage Friends to reach their full potential and achieve their goals

5. Provide and advocate for high-quality respectful care

6. Report and follow-up on all unusual occurrences

7. Assist in keeping the environment clean and respectful

8. Complete documentation

9. Assist in connecting the Friends with their peers and greater community

10. Maintain a positive professional attitude in order to foster a healthy environment

Essential Job Requirements:

EDUCATION and TRAINING: Is at least eight years of age. He/she must successfully complete the College of Direct Support online training, Crisis Intervention, First Aid, CPR and demonstrate competency on individualized needs prior to working independently alone with a participant (Friend). Training is provided and/or coordinated by Mariposa.

EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: Valid SS# or work permit if not U.S. citizen and criminal background checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Documented negative tuberculosis test and drug test. Physically able to assist with mobility, toileting, and activities of daily living

REQUIRED SKILLS: Has the ability to communicate effectively with Friends, team members, co-workers and families. Can read, understand and implement written and oral instruction, perform required documentation, professionally and respectfully participate person-centered meetings and demonstrate competence and knowledge on topics required to safely support the Friends as described in the person-centered service plan.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Effective interpersonal skills, dependable, trustworthy, takes initiative and motivated. Able to relate well in person, on the telephone, and with the general public. Diplomatic, tactful, creative, flexible, resourceful, dependable, well-organize, friendly, emotionally mature and professional. Able to work effectively with multiple supervisors, balance and prioritize multiple requests. Capable and practical in handling complex and/or multi-faceted tasks.

Applicants must be able to work independently when necessary, work well with others, possess a positive attitude, read and write well and remain calm during unpredictable situations. Only serious applicants should apply.

Applicants must have a clean criminal background (no felonies or misdemeanors), negative TB test and test negative for drugs (subject to random testing).

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