Nursing Care Assistant - PACE Home Health

Reid Physician Associates, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Reid Physician Associates, Inc. is looking for a Nursing Care Assistant to provide essential nursing care and assist with daily living activities for frail elderly patients. The role involves working in various care settings, including day centers and homes, with responsibilities such as guiding activities, ensuring patient safety, and documenting care plans. Preference is given to candidates with CNA certification and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to community health in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred working with elder population.
• Document in the medical record as appropriate to scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities, and meals.
• Provide physical assistance and care for daily living activities.
• Report changes in participant status to Clinical Manager.

Skills

CNA certification

Experience with elderly population

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Education

Current CNA certification in Indiana

1 year experience with frail or elderly population

2 years in nursing home or home health

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Nursing Care Assistant - PACE Home Health0106 PACE**Schedule:** Day Shift. PRN-as needed, Hours would be 8a-430p.**About the Position** Assist with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities, meals, and transportation escort assistance across care settings including but not limited to day center, home, and clinic. Provides physical assistance and attendant care for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living to participants across care settings. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in assessing, planning care for and providing all-inclusive service to frail elder enrollees according to assigned responsibilities and Reid Health PACE standards. Accepts other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager or designee and within the NCA scope of practice **Overview of Responsibilities*** Assist with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities, meals, and transportation escort assistance across care settings including but not limited to day center, home, and clinic.* Provides physical assistance and attendant care for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living to participants across care settings.* Accepts participant assignments by Day Center Supervisor and Home Care Coordinator.* Document in the medical record as appropriate to scope of practice.* Participate and effectively communicate in interdisciplinary meetings as required.* Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.* Follow all Reid Health PACE Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.* Maintain safe working environment. Follows Safety Policies and Procedures.* Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications.* Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.* Report abnormal findings or noted changes in participant status to the Clinical Manager or designee.* Assist in maintaining cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms, day room, and kitchen and appropriate equipment.* Serve breakfast, snacks, and noon meal to all participants of Reid Health PACE according to diet orders.* Assist with the implementation of activities for participants tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly.* Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices standard precautions.* Perform other duties as required or requested within scope of practice.* Compliance with CMS PACE regulations as they pertain to this role.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary **Education & Experience*** Minimum Education Required: NA* Minimum Education Preferred: Current CNA certification in Indiana* Minimum Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population* Minimum Experience Preferred: 2 years of experience working in a nursing home or home health environment.**Licensure & Certification**Licensure: None**Certifications:*** CNA certification preferred but not required can have on the job training for NCA with competency;* CPRReid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit.The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health.It's more than a place to work.Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.