Join the Team: CNAs Needed for Medically Fragile Children in Multnomah County-$24.50/hr!

Company: Joieful Connections
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Looking for Certified Nursing Assistantswho are passionate about working with children and young adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities.Do you strive to help promote independence, choice, and create opportunities for children or young adult that has intellectual or developmental disabilities?Would you like to spend your days developing life, social, and communication skills while enjoying activities like *riding bikes, reading, or playing games*?If you are an *experienced*, *reliable, kind, humorous, active* CNA that specializes in providing supportive care to children and young adults who are living with intellectual or developmental disabilities we'd like to hear from you.We support children with developmental or intellectual disabilities such as, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and more.Offering *W2 employment *with a starting pay at *$24.50 per hour; *Joieful Connections offers a competitive wage, promotes *work-life balance*, an opportunity to create your own schedule, *paid time off*, *paid holidays, 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefits, employee discounts, employee assistance program, bonuses and more.**Currently, we are offering afternoon and evening shifts, between the hours of 1 pm and 10 pm and weekends needed. **Preferred Skills** *Patience and understanding with *_*young adults and children *_*who are living with intellectual/developmental disabilities** *Experience in building independent living skills such as hygiene, safety, social skills, expressive and receptive communication, meal prep, etc.** *Knowledge of home care services** *Proficient in written and verbal communication** *Experience supporting high-risk individuals with behavioral support plans** *OIS Training and Certified (pays at a higher rate)*Direct Support Professional Qualifications:* *Be a minimum of 18 years of age** *Personal Support: 1 year (Required)** *CNA license** *High school or equivalent** *Be legally eligible to work in the United States.** *English, Reading, Writing, and Spoken (Required)** *Be able to pass a background check** *Effective communication with families, medical providers, and other support personnel.** *Able to make calm decisions and provide support in emergency situations.** *Be certified in CPR and First Aid by a recognized training agency within 90 calendar days of employment.** *Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance in compliance with the laws of the Department of Motor Vehicles.***Must also have a smartphone**Job Type: Part-timePay: From $24.50 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Day shift* Evening shift* Every weekend* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* Are you currently OIS certified?Experience:* Caregiving: 1 year (Required)* Behavioral Support: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)Work Location: On the roadby Jobble

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