CNA in Training

St. John's Lutheran Ministries, Inc. DBA St. John's United; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's United in Montana seeks a Personal Care Assistant to provide daily living support for Assisted Living and Independent Living residents under supervision.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, meal service, safety, and reporting changes to supervisors. Candidates must complete the SJU CNA course within 6 months to hire and obtain certification within 120 days. High school diploma or GED preferred; prior health care experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior health care or human service experience preferred.
• Must complete the SJU CNA Course within 6 months from hire date and obtain certification within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Transport residents to meals and activities and assist with mobility.
• Provide meals in dining areas and apartment spaces; assist with feeding as needed.
• Take vital signs and report changes to supervisor; maintain resident confidentiality.
• Assist with housekeeping and ensure safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA course pending completion

Tools

Blood pressure devices

Wheelchairs

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Assisted Living

POSITION TITLE: Personal Care Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assisted Living Cottage Guide

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, assists with activities of daily living and daily tasks. Provides effective, timely, and quality assistance and related support for Assisted Living and Independent Living Residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• General — Assists with resident reminders. Transportation to and from meals and activities. Delivering meals in dining room and apartments. Providing response customer service to varying standard daily requests. Assists with Activities and socialization. Helps set out clothes and personal items. Assists with indoor and outdoor mobility with supportive devices. Responsible for ordering supplies for the Cottage from appropriate departments.
• Direct Care — Assists residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc. as needed). Assists residents with undressing/dressing as necessary. Assists residents with hair care functions (i.e. Combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.). Assists residents with nail care (i.e. Clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toenails). Assists residents with bathing functions according to resident service plan and as directed (i.e. Shower, bath, and whirlpools). Assists residents with shaving (female residents – facial hair, under arms, legs, etc. as instructed. Male residents – facial hair). Position residents in correct and comfortable positions for pressure relief. Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions (i.e. Take to bathroom, change Prevails, perform pericare, etc.). Assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, and wheelchairs. Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed. Answers resident calls promptly. Assists with the care of the dying resident, maintaining hope, dignity and love for the resident at all times.
• Housekeeping and General Cleaning — Make beds as needed. Changes soiled linen and bedding. Disposes of soiled or contaminated items in accordance with facility policy on blood borne pathogens. Cleans all areas of the resident’s environment according to housekeeping procedures.
• Communication/Reporting — Takes vital signs on residents and properly records each resident’s vital signs as assigned (i.e. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse). Observes residents well being including changes in behavior, change in vital signs, etc. and reports such changes to the appropriate supervisor. Weighs and measures residents as instructed. Participates in and receives the nursing report on assigned shift. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information according to the St. John’s Policy on Confidentiality and Residents Rights. Reports suspected abuse of a resident or inappropriate behavior toward a resident to the supervisor immediately.
• Food Preparation and Service — Assist in serving food. Facilitate Flexibility in meal plan and provision. Encourage resident’s participation in food preparation, service, and clean up. Prepare and store food as per requirements of Serve Safe™ course. Encourage and make available healthy snacks. Order groceries as per procedure.
• Safety — Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United. Identify, report, and/or correct obvious safety hazards. Attend Mandatory safety in-services. Utilize proper body mechanics when transferring residents. Follow established policies and procedures regarding exposure to blood/body fluids. Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. gait belts, personal protective equipment).
• Mission/Customer Service — Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals. Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
  • Let the Mission be your guide
  • Make eye contact and smile
  • Greet & welcome each and every person
  • Seek out personal contact
  • Provide immediate service — listen and act
  • Use appropriate body language at all times
  • Be gracious to each and every person
• Employee Responsibilities — Follows policy and procedures on TB Testing. Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations. Attend all mandatory in-services. Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification in accord with the State of Montana. Performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Managers or person in charge of area where work is being done.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in a human service or health care setting preferred.
• Must complete the SJU CNA Course within 6 months from hire date.
• Must obtain certification within 120 days of class completion.
• Skill in observation of human behaviors or changes of condition.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with residents, family members, and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Need to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully pass required state certification exam.
• Ability to use various health care supplies and equipment, including blood pressure devices, thermometers, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Ability to understand resident charts and service plans.
• Ability to relate to and work with the ill, elderly, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times, combative people within the facility.
• Ability to respond to residents needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the resident’s rights.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations (i.e. Death and Dying).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires moderate physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking and bending for prolonged periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves some exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work involves frequent exposure to hazards, blood borne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Normal health care environment.
• Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.