In-Home Services CNA

Responsibilities

• Provides routine care and assists 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.
• Documents care provided in accordance with established policies, guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Carefully monitors participants’ health status by taking vital signs and weights (monthly).
• Makes observations about participants’ appetite, skin condition, and changes in functional ability.
• Reports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Performs nursing assistant services to clients in their place of residence.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• 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.
• Acceptable vendors for certifications are from either American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
• 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 the frail or elderly.
• A High School Diploma / GED or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual.

Skills

• Ability to provide care in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status.

Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. 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.