CNA

Lufkin; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce seeks a compassionate caregiver to assist clients with personal care tasks per the Plan of Care. Duties include bathing, grooming, mobility support, meal prep and medication reminders where allowed.

Responsibilities also cover light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, and reporting changes to supervisors. Requires reading/writing, reliable transportation, CNA or 6 months caregiving experience, and ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow specific directions related to personal care tasks and light housekeeping duties.
• Current Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care per Plan of Care, including bathing, grooming and mobility.
• Meal preparation and feeding for the client.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and cleaning in client-used areas.
• Transport client to medical appointments; anticipate travel up to long distances when needed.
• Report abnormal conditions to supervisor and document time worked daily.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Long-distance driving

Lifting 50 lbs

Emergency response

Policy compliance

Dependability

Education

CNA certification or 6 months caregiving experience

Job description

Assists with or provides personal care duties as outlined in the Plan of Care or Individual Service Plan and assigned by the Field Supervisor. Personal care duties include:

• Bathing - in bed, tub or shower
• Care of hair – shampoo (usually once a week)
• Shaving (not allowed for a client with diabetes, hemophilia or on blood thinner)
• Care of teeth and mouth
• Care of nails (not allowed for a client with diabetes, hemophilia or on blood thinner)
• Toileting – bed pan, bedside commode or toilet
• Dressing
• Assisting client with transfer (transfer device must be used if the client can not bear weight)
• Walking
• Assisting client with self-administered medications ? MAY NOT FILL CLIENT’S MEDICATION BOX ? Assisting with medication includes: reminding; getting glass of water; bringing medication container to client; opening medication-planner for client.
• Meal preparation for client
• Feeding client
• Cleaning – sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting ? Only clean rooms in the house the client actually uses ? Bedroom – clean, change and make the client’s bed, floors ? Bathroom – clean and disinfect bathtub, shower, toilet, bedside commode, floors ? Kitchen – washing client’s dishes, clean refrigerators, ovens, cabinet tops, stove tops, sinks, kitchen table, floors ? Living room, dining room – clean only if the client actually uses these rooms
• Laundering client’s clothes – in client’s home or a washateria
• Shopping for client's groceries – once a week for a client with a 5 day a week schedule or less, twice a week for a client with a 7 day schedule. Company does not reimburse provider for gasoline or mileage. ? Shopping includes: preparing shopping list; going to store and purchasing or picking up items; putting food away; picking up medication
• Removing trash or garbage from the client’s home
• Escort accompany client to medical appointments
• Exercising walking to the mailbox and back
• Performs light housekeeping duties as it relates to the client. Time spent performing These duties must not exceed 20% of the hours spent on the job for any one client. Such duties include: ? Cleaning refrigerators/ovens ? Removing trash or garbage from client’s home ? Cleaning the rest of an untidy house (areas the client rarely uses)
• Reports any abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervisor, including any unusual behavioral or medical changes in the client.
• Ensures that the rights of the client are maintained.
• Reports to work and works as scheduled and assigned by the client and field supervisor.
• Reports to the Coordinator at the office in advance of changes to the schedule or absence from work.
• Attends staff conferences and in-service meetings as scheduled.
• Represents the Agency in a loyal manner and dresses in appropriate clothing.
• Completes service delivery record (time sheet) on the day of each visit and turns in semi-monthly time sheet as soon as possible after the last day worked during the pay period (NOT APPLICABLE TO PROVIDERS PARTICIPATING IN ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION (EVV).
• Uses the EVV/AlternativeDevice consistently and accurately to record time worked for each client’s scheduled hours.
• Other duties as assigned. Special Attendant Job Description – page 3 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ? Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate effectively. ? Ability to complete service delivery record (time sheet). ? Ability to follow specific directions related to personal care tasks and light housekeeping duties. ? Current Driver’s License ? Availability of personal, reliable, safe transportation. ? CNA license or 6 months continual care in delivering personal care tasks in family care, primary home care, personal assistance services SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ? Able to work in various and stressful environments. ? Able to relate well with clients and families. ? Able to work as scheduled and report to work precisely at the scheduled time. ? Able to drive up to 300 miles daily. ? Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. ? Able to push and pull up to 100 pounds. ? Able to analyze and handle emergency situations. ? Able to manage time wisely and complete tasks daily. ? Able to understand and follow universal precautions. ? Able to read, understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.