Home Care Aide C.N.A. FT Regional (47251)

Lancaster, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Eligible for Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed. Employee Referral Bonus $250*

Bay Aging is seeking a full-time regional Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to deliver in-home care services to maintain the health and improve the quality of life of clients so they can live safely in the community. Provide personal care health and safety monitoring and light housekeeping to clients. Report to the Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor. Location: Lancaster & Northumberland Counties

Benefits to include: Health Vision Dental insurance the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment; 401k Retirement Plan with company match of 100% on the first 4% invested and 50% on the next 2% for a maximum match of 5% on a contribution of 6% or more; basic life insurance supplement life insurance and long term disability insurance after 6 months of service; paid holidays annual leave and sick leave; employee assistance program and more.* Active Bay Aging Employees eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives first paycheck.

Essential functions

Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the RN Supervisor.
1. Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  - Bathing dressing and grooming
  - Toileting
  - Transferring
  - Assist with eating
  - Ambulation
  - Turn and change position

Provide assistance with Special maintenance
- - Check vitals
  - Supervise medication
  - Assist with specialized care need as assigned by the RN supervisor
  - Provide supervisory care for clients who require constant monitoring.

Perform Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
- - Meal preparation.
  - Light housekeeping in the area of the home used by the client.
  - Laundry.
  - Accompany client to medical appointments post-secondary school or in the community setting when assigned.

Provide assistance with errands outside the home. Run errands within the local area for the client (e.g. grocery store pharmacy Post Office)
Monitor home environment for health and safety.
Communication and training.
- Document all services provided. Complete Aide records each day. Submit Aide records as directed.
- Communicate all changes in clients physical or mental condition to RN Supervisor including suspicions of exploitation abuse or neglect.
- Complete at least 12 hours of formal training annually.

DECISION MAKING

Perform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by clients care plan. Work independently throughout the day and prioritize work each day. Report to supervisor any change in the clients environment physical or mental condition.

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of:

HIPAA regulations.
Adult care practice and procedures.
Bay Aging policies and procedures related to Home Care.

Has knowledge of medical equipment on usage and basic maintenance such as Hoyer lift gait belt wheelchairs oxygen tanks catheters glucometer and any specialized equipment required by the care plan.

Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually

ABILITIES

Speak read and write English
Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances.
Communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimers disease. Communicate with clients families to ensure good continuity of care.
Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential.
Be observant of changes in clients condition or environment.
Ability to stand bend stoop pull push wheelchairs and lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in the clients home and in public areas. It requires repeated standing bending stooping pulling pushing and lifting of weights up to 25lbs unassisted.

None of the essential functions of the position can be performed virtually away from the assigned places of work.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age
Must have completion documentation for a a state-approved education program that includes both instructions on the principles of nursing and supervised clinical work curriculum or maintains licensure as a C.N.A. issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination or complete a Tuberculosis screening.

FLSA status: This is a non-exempt position.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time the supervisor will ask job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work.

Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age veteran or disability status. Bay Aging is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact MaDena DuChemin Director Human Resources at Ext. 1228 or .

DescriptionEligible for Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed. Employee Referral Bonus $250*Bay Aging is seeking a full-time regional Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to deliver in-home care services to maintain the health and improve the quality of life of clients so they can...