Paraprofessional (CNA, LP, AP) - Pitt County, NC

About the role

Crandell's Enterprises Inc (CEI) is North Carolina’s number one group home health care company. The Paraprofessional (CNA, LP, AP) is part of the health care team in Pitt County, Durham County, and Wake County. The Paraprofessional provides direct or general care to mental health patients from admission through discharge under the direction of a supervisory Qualified Professional (QP) and within the parameters of the state licensing board. The Paraprofessional assists the patient, patients’ families, staff, and other support staff to assure the delivery of safe, quality care in alignment with the mission and vision of CEI.

Responsibilities

• Assist mental health patient(s) with management of resident’s care plan, scheduling of services, and medication.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care services including personal care, meal prep, basic hygiene, lifting, dietary support, and other personal needs and medical necessities in a group home centered environment.
• Complete patient specific Paraprofessional documentation in the patient’s record related to daily care, medications, behavior, crisis incidents, communication with others, and more.
• Report on potential compliance problems as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
• Clearly and concisely communicate the needs of residents and family, changes in residents’ clinical condition, shift notes, and other issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, minimum education.
• Reliable transportation.
• Six months of experience in a health care environment; at least one year of direct patient care in an in-home setting.
• LP, CNA, Caregiver, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Paraprofessional, or Home Health Aide (HHA) experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to react professionally, decisively, and quickly based on protocol in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, residents, guardians, medical professionals, and staff.
• Nursing Assistant license a plus but not required.
• Ability to communicate and document written interventions with clients.

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• Healthcare options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other voluntary insurances after 90 days.
• Earn PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance.
• Sign-on bonus for full-time qualifying candidates.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month.