About Job

Company

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services, Manufacturing/Warehouse, Customer Service/Call Center/Retail, Hospitality/Food Service

Position Title

Temporary Employment Opportunities ($18 - $23/hour)

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Position Description

As part of Skills for Rhode Island’s Future's efforts to boost economic recovery efforts in Rhode Island and get people back to work, the organization has partnered with the DLT to develop a program to match individuals looking for work with companies hiring immediate, temporary employees. Candidates will work one-on-one with a Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (SkillsRI) recruiter to secure an opportunity based on skills, experience and scheduling availability. Some additional details:

• Candidates will earn between $18-$23 per hour as part of the Rhode Island’s new program to provide pay raises to frontline workers.
• Jobs span across multiple industries, including direct support services, manufacturing, retail, hospitality warehouse and logistics, food service and call center / customer service.

To be considered, applicants must qualify as a “dislocated worker” by meeting one of the following requirements:

• You’ve been laid off or received a layoff notice from a job.
• You are receiving unemployment benefits as a result of being laid off.
• You are the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces and have lost employment as a result of relocation due to a permanent duty station change.
• You are the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces that is unemployed or underemployed.
• You are a “displaced homemaker”—someone taking care of a family member without pay—who is no longer supported by their spouse, is unemployed or underemployed, and cannot find or upgrade employment.

About Job

Company

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

DSP Direct Support Professional (Temp Employment; $18-$23/hour)

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Position Description

We all deserve a caring companion.

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting Direct Support Professionals for temp job opportunities earning $18-$23/hour across Rhode Island. Direct Support Professionals assist individuals in need with enjoying a lifestyle they desire; mentoring, teaching life skills, instructing, driving and completing other tasks according to the individual’s support plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

- Work to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities in all aspects of their daily lives

- Develop and implement plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration

- Develop and implement behavioral management care plans

- Maintain accurate case management reports

- Administer daily medications as needed

- May assist and encourage individuals to care for immediate personal care and hygiene

- May assist to keep an individual’s residence clean and may assist in meal preparation

Successful candidates will have:

- A High School Diploma or GED

- Reliable transportation and access to an insured vehicle

- A valid driver’s license

- Good driving record

- Be able to pass a Criminal Background Check

Fill out an application and get started with this rewarding temp opportunity: http://www.skillsforri.com/tem...

About Job

Company

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Per Diem Jobs: CNA Certified Nursing Assistant ($25/hour)

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Position Description

Healthcare professionals interested in earning extra income are invited to apply to join the Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) Healthcare Professionals Dispatching Program.

SkillsRI’s Dispatching Program is recruiting Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). SkillsRI and the DLT have negotiated with congregate care providers to ensure the following “surge wage” per diem pay: CNA (licensed to practice in RI): $25/hr.

Please note, all positions are per diem, wages will be paid by the employer of work placement and hours will vary based on job type and location. Be advised this temporary program was created to respond to the COVID crisis.

Once approved to enter the program, you will be able to create your own schedule by selecting available per diem shifts from a scheduling app at times and locations that are ideal and convenient for you.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and within a congregate care setting and department policies and procedures, assists in caring for patients and/or families.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers; Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet; Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff; Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum; Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.

• Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
• Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.

• Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
• Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
• Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas; Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.

Successful candidates will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• One – three months of prior work experience in a long term care setting
• Must be able to sit 7-8 hours per day, stand, squat/kneel 1-3 hours per day, walk 3-7 hours per day, lift over 50 lbs with good mechanics, twist/bend infrequently.
• Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work that deviates from neutral position and be able to perform fine motor skills.

• Must be able to have accurate near and far vision of 20/40, moderate depth perception and discriminate among red, green and white.
• Performs independently within congregate care/department policies and procedures. Works within the scope of RI License for Nurse Assistants. Refers specific, complex problems to nurse leader where clarification of hospital/department policies and procedures maybe required.
• Willingness to work with COVID positive patients while wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols

HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at https://backtowork.skillsforri.com/job-board/for-job-seekers-dispatching

Qualified candidates will be contacted and prescreened by SkillsRI recruiter to confirm eligibility. Candidates must complete the following steps to be eligible for the program:

• Background check
• Drug screen
• Fingerprints
• Immunizations for RI Healthcare Professionals

WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process.

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.

About Job

Company

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Per Diem Jobs: LPN Licensed Practical Nurse ($40/hour)

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Position Description

Healthcare professionals interested in earning extra income are invited to apply to join the Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) Healthcare Professionals Dispatching Program.

SkillsRI’s Dispatching Program is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses. SkillsRI and the DLT have negotiated with congregate care providers to ensure the following “surge wage” per diem pay: LPN (licensed to practice in RI): $40/hr.

Please note, all positions are per diem, wages will be paid by the employer of work placement and hours will vary based on job type and location. Be advised this temporary program was created to respond to the COVID crisis.

Once approved to enter the program, you will be able to create your own schedule by selecting available per diem shifts from a scheduling app at times and locations that are ideal and convenient for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
• Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.

• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
• Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
• Record food and fluid intake and output.

• Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.

Successful candidates will have:

• Active LPN license in the State of Rhode Island

• High School Diploma
• Experience in behavioral health and/or skilled care preferred.
• Willingness to work with COVID positive patients while wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols

HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at https://backtowork.skillsforri.com/job-board/for-job-seekers-dispatching

Qualified candidates will be contacted and prescreened by SkillsRI recruiter to confirm eligibility. Candidates must complete the following steps to be eligible for the program:

• Background check
• Drug screen
• Fingerprints
• Immunizations for RI Healthcare Professionals

WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process.

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.

About Job

Company

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

Position Industry

Healthcare Services/Human Services

Position Title

Per Diem Jobs: RN Registered Nurse ($55/hour)

Hiring in Multiple Locations?

Yes

Position Description

Healthcare professionals interested in earning extra income are invited to apply to join the Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) Healthcare Professionals Dispatching Program.

SkillsRI’s Dispatching Program is recruiting Registered Nurses. SkillsRI and the DLT have negotiated with congregate care providers to ensure the following “surge wage” per diem pay: RN (licensed to practice in RI): $55/hr.

Please note, all positions are per diem, wages will be paid by the employer of work placement and hours will vary based on job type and location. Be advised this temporary program was created to respond to the COVID crisis.

Once approved to enter the program, you will be able to create your own schedule by selecting available per diem shifts from a scheduling app at times and locations that are ideal and convenient for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Registered Nurses are responsible for providing nursing care to patients in collaboration with families in accordance with the American Nurse's Association Standards of professional Nursing Practice

• Delivers and coordinates safe, competent, and effective patient focused care demonstrating knowledge and clinical proficiency.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

Successful candidates will have:

• Must have and maintain current licensure in the State of Rhode Island.
• Maintains CPR and any other credentialing or certification necessary, to be competent as a Registered Nurse in an area of specialty.
• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Willingness to work with COVID positive patients while wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols

HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at https://backtowork.skillsforri.com/job-board/for-job-seekers-dispatching

Qualified candidates will be contacted and prescreened by SkillsRI recruiter to confirm eligibility. Candidates must complete the following steps to be eligible for the program:

• Background check
• Drug screen
• Fingerprints
• Immunizations for RI Healthcare Professionals

WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process.

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.