CNA-In ADHC/In Home

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Part time

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 in ADHC/In Home.
• Obtains vital signs and weights per plan of care and as ordered by the physician in ADHC/In Home.
• Changes oxygen tanks upon participant’s arrival to the center, documents change in logbook, and monitors oxygen tank levels throughout the day in ADHC; changes out oxygen and replaces oxygen tubing as needed in Home.
• Responsible for reporting any changes in medical or physical status to Triage in ADHC/In Home.
• Performs procedures and treatments as appropriate per certification and per the participant’s plan of care, under the supervision of the Center nurse or Agency Supervisor.
• Assists participant with self-administration of medications which are ordered by their provider and according to their plan of care in Home.
• Attends staff meetings and complies with competencies per STLC policies in ADHC/In Home.
• Documents services provided and observations on appropriate forms in ADHC/In Home.
• Participates in on-call rotation for home care for weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, including Senior TLC holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years 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 and subject to occupational licensing laws.
• No substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident’s property in a nursing home.
• Valid driving license with personal vehicle insurance; dependable means of transportation is mandatory.
• Good driving record.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• 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 meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position established by Senior Total Life Care, Inc. and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Schedule

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM