Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Pace of Southwest Michigan
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:We are seeking experienced Home Care and In Center
C.N.A.'s - Full Time Hours, Part Time Hours or PRN to join our
team! Apply today with PACE of Southwest Michigan!We offer a
competitive salary and benefit package, that includes medical,
dental, 403B, PTO, holidays off (w/pay) and a M-F work schedule.
PACE, which stands for Program for All-Inclusive Care for the
Elderly, is a unique option for older adults who wish to remain in
their home as they age. Our goal is to provide senior community
members with the care, medical treatment and support they need to
achieve the highest quality of life.We are actively recruiting for
Certified Nursing Assistant's to work with our Day Center and
Homecare team's. This position requires a dynamic individual, who
enjoys working in an environment that encourages developing
relationships with our participants and their caregivers, where a
team focused approach to care is the cornerstone of our
organization.NOW OFFERING up to $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR C.N.A.'s
(Speak with HR for bonus details)Job Summary: The Certified Nursing
Assistant performs participant care activities and other tasks as
assigned to assist the primary care, therapy, and adult day health
staff. Works under the direct supervision of the Day Center
Supervisor or Home Care Supervisor, dependent on position.Key
Responsibilities for in center C.N.A's--- Communicates effectively
with participants, families, staff, and the staff of other
agencies.--- Works effectively in a team setting.--- Provides basic
ADL nursing care to participants in the PACE Day Center or
participant home--- Reports changes in the participant's condition
to the pertinent Interdisciplinary Team member (IDT).---
Demonstrates active participation in Quality Assurance
processes.--- Participates in the process of teaching and learning
with others.--- Abides by all established PACE of Southwest
Michigan policies, rules, and regulations.--- Clean facility
equipment & maintain clean facility conditions and report on
participant status or family concerns to the CNALead or Day Center
Supervisor).--- Conducts SBAR's as needed and reports findings to
Clinic Lead.Skills and Knowledge for in center C.N.A's--- Excellent
attention to details.--- Excellent organizational skills.---
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.--- Ability to
work a flexible work schedule.--- Knowledge of physical, mental and
social needs of frail older adults.--- Effective skills in physical
assessment and chronic disease management for frail older
adults.--- Able to work within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
setting.--- Able to utilize basic computer skills in the workplace.
Skills and Knowledge for in home C.N.A's-- Able to multi-task and
work independently and in a team setting-- Self-motivator and
organized-- Exposure to or previous relevant experience or training
and skills in housekeeping, good health practices, observation,
reporting, and recordkeeping. Additionally, skills, knowledge,
and/or experience with food preparation, safe food handling
procedures, and reporting and identifying abuse and neglect--
Maintain current knowledge of and adherence to required regulatory
compliance by governing entities, HIPAA and PACE specific
regulations-- Able to read, write, speak and understand the English
language and follow written and oral instructions-- Working
knowledge of Universal Precautions-- Effective verbal and written
communication skills and good organizational skills-- Willingness
to accept additional responsibility-- Able to work effectively in a
collegial manner with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team
(IDT)-- Able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals
of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds-- Able to utilize basic
computer skills in the workplaceKey Responsibilities for in home
C.N.A's-- Provide assistance, support, and/or guidance for
participants in their home environment as directed-- Travel to
participant homes to provide care-- Assist with all ADLs as trained
appropriately and directed -- Assist with two-person assist
transfers, turning, positioning, and transferring participants into
and out of bed, chair, shower, wheelchair and use of mechanical
lift as needed-- Obtain monthly/weekly weights as directed--
Communicate any changes in function or behavior to the Home
Services Supervisor-- Assist participants on/off the bus at their
homes -- Participate with Quality Improvement activities-- Assist
with housekeeping tasks in the home, to include but not limited to
- sweeping, mopping, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. as directed.--
Assist with personal care tasks in the home, to include but not
limited to - bathing, toileting, changing, dressing/undressing,
etc. as directed.-- Work collaboratively with all other departments
to ensure that the needs of participants are consistently met and
that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained at all
times-- Build and maintain trusting relationships with
participants-- Identify/report safety hazards and emergency
situations and initiate corrective action as appropriate-- All
other duties as assignedPM20Requirements:Education: High school
diploma or general education diploma.Experience: Six months
clinical experience as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or
emergency medical technician.Licensure, Registry or Certification
Required: Certified in MI as a CNA, Valid MI Driver's License with
good driving record, CPR certification.Physical Demands:The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is
required to sit and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects,
tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand
and walk. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of
weather.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
required to frequently move up to 50 pounds and perform physical
demands expected while providing medical care for an elderly
population. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision and the ability to
focus.PI201775321
Keywords: Pace of Southwest Michigan, South Bend , Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Healthcare , Saint Joseph, Indiana
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