Certified Nursing Assistant-Day Center

POSITION SUMMARY

A CNA is responsible for assisting participants in the program for all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, dressing, etc. They also assist in the delivery of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and restorative care, such as accompaniment to clinic appointments, physical therapy exercises and quality of life activities. CNAs are instrumental in the fulfilment of our mission to keep participants living as independently as possible for as long as possible and function as an important part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).

CORE COMPETENCIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed
• Creates and participates in group(s) and one-on-one activities in memory impaired unit
• Monitors and assists participants with meals at feeding table
• Assists, throughout the day, in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchen and personal care areas
• Assists the drivers with the loading and unloading of participants from vehicles
• Demonstrates dependability through consistent compliance with scheduled work hours
• Participates in participant’s care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams
• May assist other departments as a CNA as approved by the Day Center Manager
• Documents services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completion
• Participates in participant’s care planning as requested
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
• Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assigned
• Other duties as requested/assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL (CORE RATING FACTORS)

• Demonstrates support of the Company’s Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Provides Exceptional Customer Service
• Ensures discretion with confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Supports a collaborative work environment including courteous, helpful, and professional behavior
• Embraces Organizational Excellence through practicing individual time management, efficiency and effectiveness, and participating in continuous improvement efforts
• Adheres to and supports all Company policies and procedures
• Supports and practices safe work habits in accordance with policies and procedures
• Brings ideas, problems, and concerns forward and participates in resolution and implementation
• Participates in and completes regulatory compliance training within the prescribed deadlines
• Attends required meetings
• Maintains skills and knowledge required including written and verbal communication, best practices for industry standards, and computer competency