Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

 About Us
Partners for Parkinson’s is a small, specialized care company serving families across East Tennessee. We focus on dignity, clarity, and calm, providing reliable support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. All our patients are living independently at home and are high functioning. We want to keep them this way and help them fight back against Parkinson's and slow its progression.

Position Overview
We’re hiring a part‐time caregiver who values stability, compassion, and clear expectations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meaningful work and takes pride in helping clients maintain independence at home. Who also is willing to help education families and patient's about Parkinson's.

Schedule & Hours

• Part‐time: 12–20 hours/week
• Shifts typically fall between 8 AM–6 PM
• Occasional weekend availability appreciated but not required

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands‐on assistance with daily activities, encouraging appropriate exercises
• Support safe mobility, transfers, and fall‐prevention routines, fall risk assessments
• Offer companionship, conversation, and emotional support
• Assist with meal prep, light housekeeping, and medication reminders
• Document visits clearly using our simple electronic documentation
• Communicate respectfully with families and supervisors
• Drive to appointments or run errands as needed

What Makes This Role Different

• Parkinson’s‐specific training provided
• Supportive, respectful leadership
• Paid shadow shifts and structured onboarding

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift/support clients safely
• Comfort working with Parkinson’s symptoms (training provided)
• Professionalism, patience, and dependability
• Background check required

Partners for Parkinson's is a small company helping those with Parkinson's fight back. Keeping patient's independent and providing patient education is our biggest goals. We have been around for almost 2 years and growing steadily.