CNA-In ADHC/In Home

Kintegra Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Total Life Care, Inc. is seeking a compassionate CNA to support adults in the Adult Day Health Center and in-home care in Gastonia, NC. The role involves direct patient care, meal assistance, and routine housekeeping as part of a caregiver team.

You will work with a plan of care, assist with activities and monitoring, and document observations. A valid NC CNA license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working as a CNA with frail elderly population.
• Ability to prepare simple meals and perform personal care and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants per plan of care in center and in home.
• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, transfers, lifting, incontinent care).
• Serve meals according to participant diets.
• Prepare simple meals and perform incidental household tasks.
• Assist with activities in group settings and during outings/appointments.
• Obtain vital signs and document changes as ordered by physician.
• Document services provided and observations on forms.
• On-call rotation for home care evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

CNA experience

Geriatric care

Personal care

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title:

CNA-In ADHC/In Home

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

TBD

Times:

1 PT 11am-9pm, PT 6am-5pm, and 1 Full time

Job Summary:

Performs patient care and activities in the Adult Day Health Center and/or In Home as directed. Reports to the Clinical Services Director/Adult Day Health Coordinator when in center. Reports to Senior TLC Home Care Agency Supervisor when providing in-home services.

Specifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Experience:

1-2 years working as a CNA, with at least 1 years experience working with the frail elderly population. Able to prepare simple meals, perform personal care and housekeeping tasks.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional):

None

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required:

Currently listed as CNA (I or II) with NC Nurse Aide Registry and are subject to occupational licensing laws. They must have no substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident’s property in a nursing home. Valid driving license with personal vehicle insurance required. A dependable means of transportation is mandatory. Must meet competency testing requirements consistent with the appropriate occupational licensure laws and regulations.

Special Training:

Good driving record; able to communicate effectively both verbally and written form; able to lift and turn participants; knowledge of and care of adults with chronic health conditions. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Total Life Care, Inc. and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations:

Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care:

Neonate/Infant Early Childhood Adolescent Adult Geriatric All Age Groups

Key Responsibilities (*denotes an age-related skill or task)

• ADHC/In Home assists with tasks on a plan of care for Participants in the center and/or in the home that have been taught by the appropriate professional personnel.
• ADHC/In Home-Provides personal care to participants at Senior TLC or In Home: (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, transfers, lifting, ambulation and incontinent care according to the participants plan of care
• In ADHC/In Home -Serves meals according to participant’s specific diets.
• In Home-prepare simple meals according to the participant’s specific diet. Performs incidental household services which are essential to the participants care at home and according to their plan of care. Services include but are not exclusive to meal prep, housekeeping, laundry, grocery & errand in addition to personal care.
• In ADHC/In Home-Assist with activities in large and small group settings.
• ADHC/In Home-Assist on outings/field trips, appointments as needed.
• ADHC/In Home-Obtain vital signs and weights per plan of care and as ordered by the physician.
• ADHC-Change oxygen tanks upon the participant’s arrival to the center, document change in logbook, and monitor oxygen tank levels throughout the day.
• In Home- able to change out oxygen and replace oxygen tubing as needed.
• ADHC/In Home- Responsible to report any changes in medical or physical status to Triage.
• ADHC/In Home-Performs procedures and treatments as appropriate per certification, and per the participants plan of care, under the supervision of the Center nurse or Agency Supervisor
• In Home- assists participant with self administration of medications which are ordered by their provider and according to their plan of care.
• ADHC/In Home-Attends staff meetings, complies with competencies per STLC policies.
• ADHC/In Home -Documents services provided and observations on appropriate forms.
• On call rotation for home care for weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays to include Senior TLC holidays.