Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care necessary to the preservation of assisting participant's in living independently in the community. Assists in monitoring and reporting the health status and providing a safe environment for the PACE participants of Senior CommUnity Care. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. This position may require travel to participant homes. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Current License as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in the state of Colorado required. A minimum of one year's experience in working with the frail or elderly population required. Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, practices standards and techniques of a C.N.A. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Knowledge of medical equipment how to use and maintain. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, medical staff, and the public. Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. Essential Functions: Consults each day with the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee) to be updated on Senior CommUnity Care participant's status, changes in plan of care and to confirm scheduled visits. Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Manager and Personal Care Supervisor assists participants in the home and in the day center with the following duties: Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing/showering. Assists participants in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation. Assisting with prescribed exercise which participants and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel. Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals and feeding. Assist participants to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans, or urinals. Assisting participants with medications which are ordinarily self-administered. Other duties taught by a health profession for a specific participant such as: taking of vitals, changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressing and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care. Assist participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL's) including but not limited to grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care as assigned. Reports changes in participant's condition and needs to the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee). Assists with participant activities in the Day Center, including meal service and clean-up. Responsible for daily cleaning of the Day Center, including maintenance of cleanliness throughout the day and following all infection control measures related to Day Center cleaning. Completes appropriate documentation of services provided following Senior CommUnity Care policy. Follows all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines. Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions. Maintains safe working environment. Follows Senior CommUnity Care Safety policies and procedures. Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.