Complex Care Assistant (CCA)
Complex Care Assistant (CCA)
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Job Description
A Complex Care Assistant (CCA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained and performs assigned functions of personal and enhanced care services in the residence under the direction instruction and supervision of the Nursing Supervisor. This role will report to the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor/RN.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides personal care and related services as well as enhanced care services in the home under the direction instruction and supervision of the Nursing Supervisor permitted under State Law
Tasks to be performed by a CCA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the CCA
Follows the Plan of Care to provide safe competent care to the client
The Complex Care Assistant can perform Personal Care Services which can include the following:
Assist clients with ADLs
Assist the patient with ambulation
Assist therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks
Complex Care Assistants can also perform Enhanced Care Services that do not require the skills judgment or assessment of a nurse. These services include:
Enteral G-tube/J-tube feedings
Skin care including application of OTC products or routine G-tube/J-tube care
Oxygen therapy
Oral (dental) suction to remove superficial oral secretions
Ostomy and catheter care
Modified meal preparation
Braces splints and/or pressure stockings
Equipment management and maintenance (wheelchair CPAP/BiPAP oxygen and Respiratory care equipment) and paperwork
Transportation to medical providers / pharmacy
Reports on incomplete work assignments to Nursing Supervisor
Reports any variance accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel
Carries out reports and documents care given in an effective timely manner
Complete the required training and/or competency evaluation for Complex Care Assistants as well as meet all supervision requirements
Complete any additional requirements of the CSN agency and follow all agency requirements regarding documentation onboarding employment etc.
Complex Care Assistants may only provide services to members they have been specifically trained to care for
Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
Not be on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities as provided by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or other applicable lists excluding individuals or entities from participating in MassHealth under state or federal law
Ability to carry out directions read and write
Complete training requirements for Complex Care Assistant services
Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
Be legally authorized to work in the United States
Be at least 18 years old
Must have current CPR certification
Personal Care Services Training and Competency Requirements - The Assistant must meet the training and competency evaluation program standards for home health aides established at 42 CFR 484.80
Enhanced Care Services Training and Competency Requirements - The assistant must demonstrate prociency in safely providing the enhanced care services specic to the complex care members needs
Job Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The ability to drive and the ability to access clients homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are
Hearing eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the clients condition and to perform client care
On occasion it may be required to bend stop reach and move client; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
EEO Status: Service Workers
Benefits Perks of Joining the Team Select Family
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Referral Program
Flexible scheduling
Paid hands-on training
Weekly pay
Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities
Nursing programs for new graduates available!
Pay Range: $29.25 / hourly
Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual preference disability political belief veteran status age or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.
Employment Type
Gig
