Certified Nursing Assistant

Piedmont Health Services; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME

Job summary

Piedmont Health SeniorCare/PACE in Pittsboro, NC, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care at the Adult Day Center. You will assist with activities of daily living, transfer support, vital checks, and participate in therapy as directed, with driving duties as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Nurse’s Aide/Home Health Aide training, plus CPR/First Aid within employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nurse’s Aide/Home Health Aide training or equivalent.
• One year experience with the frail or elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with showering and dressing of participants per assignment.
• Assist with toileting and feeding in the day center.
• Assist with ambulation and seating transfers.
• Documentation of intake and output; follow infection control policies.
• Support patients’ activities of daily living and participate in therapies as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Geriatrics care

Patient assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse’s Aide/Home Health Aide training

Job description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home homes for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

Job Title – Certified Nursing Assistant

Department -Clinical

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:

The primary responsibility of the Certified Nursing Assistant is to assist patients and perform other tasks as assigned. Also, to support patient care in all aspects of Adult Day Center, including driving, as needed.

• Work Location:163 Chatham Business Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (Piedmont Health SeniorCare/PACE in Pittsboro)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with showering and dressing of participants per assignment
• Assists with toileting of participants within day center
• Assists with feeding of participants within day center.
• Assists with ambulating participants within the day center.

Assists with pressure relief by repositioning (turn) participants every 2-3hours.

Provides mouth care, skin care, hair care and nail care as assigned

Use of hoyer lift and sit to stand for participant transfers when indicated

Documentation of intake and output

Provides perineal and catheter care when indicated

Safe transfer techniques and ambulation assistance.

Performs vital checks and other support as assigned in the clinic.

Follows infection control policies (handwashing; isolation and standard precautions)

May assist with ambulatory and rehabilitative therapies as directed by licensed therapist (OT/PT and ST)

May be assigned to attend participant appointments to assist with ambulation and/or toileting needs.

May be assigned to assist with kitchen/dining services as directed by Registered Dietitian

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications –

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Nurse’s Aide, Home Health Aid or equivalent training course. One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to provide assistance and services to people of all ages, including geriatrics.
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required:

Certified Nursing Assistant I or certified within 90 days of employment. Upon employment, must become trained in CPR and First Aid.

Immunizations:

Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range:

$16.43/Hourly - $22.08/Hourly(commensurate with years of experience)

EEO STATEMENT

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.