CNA-In ADHC/In Home

About the role

Performs patient care and activities in the Adult Day Health Center 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) and prepares simple meals according to the participant’s specific diet (in Home).
• Performs incidental household services essential to participants’ care at home and according to their plan of care: meal prep, housekeeping, laundry, grocery & errand in addition to personal care.
• Assists with activities in large and small group settings.
• Assists on outings/field trips, appointments as needed.
• Obtains vital signs and weights per plan of care and as ordered by the physician.
• Changes oxygen tanks upon the participant’s arrival to the center, documents change in logbook, and monitors oxygen tank levels throughout the day (ADHC); able to change out oxygen and replace 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 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, complies with competencies per STLC policies.
• Documents services provided and observations on appropriate forms.
• On‑call rotation for home care for weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays to include Senior TLC holidays.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience: 1‑2 years working as a CNA, with at least 1 year experience working with the frail elderly population.
• Licensure/Registry: Currently listed as CNA (I or II) with NC Nurse Aide Registry and subject to occupational licensing laws; must have no substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident’s property in a nursing home.
• Driving: Valid driving license with personal vehicle insurance required; dependable means of transportation mandatory; good driving record.
• Special Training: Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; able to lift and turn participants; knowledge of and care for adults with chronic health conditions.
• Immunizations: Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Neonate/Infant, Early Childhood, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric, All Age Groups.

Skills

• Able to prepare simple meals, perform personal care and housekeeping tasks.
• Good driving record; able to communicate effectively both verbally and written form.
• Able to lift and turn participants.
• Knowledge of and care for adults with chronic health conditions.

Schedule

• Part‑time: 11 am – 9 pm
• Part‑time: 6 am – 5 pm
• Full‑time position also available.