In-Home Services CNA
About the role
The In Home Services CNA is responsible for providing routine care and assisting participants or clients with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties.
Responsibilities
- Follows plan of care and assists participants with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and toileting as assigned or needed.
- Documents care provided in accordance with established policies, guidelines and applicable regulations.
- Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
- Participates in the care planning of participants through cooperation with the multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitors participants’ health status by taking vital signs and weights (monthly).
- Monitors appetite in addition to looking for changes in functional ability and checking skin condition while assisting with toileting.
- Monitors/assists participants in a courteous manner with meals and provides assistance with feeding as necessary.
- Assists participants with restorative and supportive care such as ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheters, fills oxygen and provides other aides as assigned or needed.
- Reports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
- Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
- Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned.
- Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
- Does not accept assignments for a patient with special needs for which he/she has not received appropriate training.
Requirements
- Current and valid state issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
- Current First Aid and BLS certifications are required prior to hire (American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross accepted).
- Require personal transportation, current state issued driver’s license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law.
- A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.
- High School Diploma / GED or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
Preferred
- Bi-lingual
Benefits
InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.
Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
Pay
Posted Pay Range: $19.23 - $23.08