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Paraprofessional

About the job

Department Overview

Crandells Enterprises Inc (CEI) is North Carolinas #1 group home health care company. The Paraprofessional (Paraprofessional) is part of the health care team in Pitt 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.

Current Openings

• Greenville, NC/Pitt County and Raleigh/Durham
• Schedules: 8 hour shifts on days or nights, as well as some mid shifts available. Please apply to discuss scheduling.
• Shifts: 1st, 7a-3p; 2nd, 3p-11p; 3rd, 11p-7a (ONLY 2ND aand 3RD SHIFT AVAILABLE)

Essential Functions of Paraprofessional

At CEI, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. CEI partners with a vast network of organizations and providers across North Carolina to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at CEI.

• Assist mental health patient(s ) with management of residents care plan, scheduling of services, medication
• Provide any and all direct and indirect patient care services including personal care, meal prep, basic hygiene, lifting, dietary support, other personal needs and medical necessities in a group home centered environment
• Complete patient specific Paraprofessional documentation in the patients record related to daily care, medications, behavior, crisis incidents, communication with others, etc.
• Report 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 needs of resident and family, changes in residents clinical condition, shift notes, and other issues

Qualifications of Paraprofessional

• High School Diploma or GED minimum education
• Reliable transportation

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``` - Six months experience in a health care environment; a t least one year of direct patient care in an in-home setting (Caregiver, Patient Care Assistant PCA, Paraprofessional Paraprofessional, or Home Health Aide HHA) preferred - 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 - Minimum computer skills (signing in/out, documentation notes, typing) - Nursing Assistant license is a plus but not required

Pay, Benefits and Perks of (Paraprofessional

• Two raises per year - one at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
• Healthcare Options - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary insurances
• 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

All are welcome!

CEI values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, includin