CNA

About the Role

Performs patient care and activities in the Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) and/or In Home as directed. Reports to the Clinical Services Director/Adult Day Health Coordinator when in center. Reports to Senior TLC Home Care Agency Supervisor when providing in-home services.

Responsibilities

• Assists with tasks on a plan of care for Participants in the center and/or in the home that have been taught by the appropriate professional personnel.
• Provides personal care to participants at Senior TLC or In Home: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, transfers, lifting, ambulation, and incontinent care according to the participant’s plan of care.
• Serves meals according to participant’s specific diets in ADHC; prepares simple meals according to the participant’s specific diet in-home.
• Performs incidental household services essential to the participant’s care at home, including meal prep, housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and errands, in addition to personal care.
• Assists with activities in large and small group settings in ADHC/In Home.
• Assists on outings, field trips, and appointments as needed.
• Obtains vital signs and weights per plan of care and as ordered by the physician.
• Changes oxygen tanks upon participant’s arrival to the center, documents change in logbook, and monitors oxygen tank levels throughout the day (ADHC). Changes out oxygen and replaces oxygen tubing as needed (In Home).
• Reports any changes in medical or physical status to Triage.
• Performs procedures and treatments as appropriate per certification and per the participant’s plan of care, under supervision.
• Assists participant with self-administration of medications as ordered by their provider and according to their plan of care (In Home).
• Attends staff meetings and complies with competencies per STLC policies.
• Documents services provided and observations on appropriate forms.
• Participates in on-call rotation for home care, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience working as a CNA, with at least 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly population.
• Able to prepare simple meals, perform personal care, and housekeeping tasks.
• Currently listed as CNA (I or II) with NC Nurse Aide Registry; no substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident’s property.
• Valid driver’s license with personal vehicle insurance and a dependable means of transportation.
• Good driving record and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to lift and turn participants; knowledge of and care for adults with chronic health conditions.
• Must meet competency testing requirements consistent with occupational licensure laws and regulations.
• Must complete a standardized set of competencies for the position before working independently.
• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Schedule

• 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM on weekdays.
• Weekend shifts: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.