Home Healthcare Aide - CNA / HHA

Role :

• CNA - Home Health Aide Organization :  PACE of West Baltimore Location :  3201-A Tioga Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21215 Status :    Full-time Mission :  To allow frail elderly people to age in the location of their choosing and continue to lead connected, meaningful lives.
• PACE OF WEST BALTIMORE    PACE of West Baltimore (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an integrated, home and community-based care model designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain part of their communities for as long as safely possible.  We care for our participants through the harmony of  center-based services and personalized in-home care, spanning clinical, behavioral  and  social  services.     PACE is a proven, cost-effective care model, saving states an average of 13% versus other Medicaid services including nursing homes and community-based waiver programs. PACE of West Baltimore’s unique approach to PACE  is enhanced by our deep expertise in in-home care, clinical geriatrics, data analytics and virtual care technology, all for the purpose of improving the health and quality of life of our patients .  Job Summary Under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator, the CNA - Home Health Aide is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and other assigned duties within their homes.
• Monitors health status and provides a safe environment for participants.
• Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers.  Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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.
• Follows schedule for daily / weekly assignments.  Participates in participant’s care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams.  May rotate into day center services as a CNA as applicable and deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager or Home Care Coordinator.
• May rotate into the clinic as a CNA as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager.
• May rotate to provide Day Center escort for participants in the community as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager.  Participates in Quality Improvement programs.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
• Consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues.  Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Other duties as requested / assigned Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
• Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant’s expressed wishes.
• Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment Qualifications Minimum of one (1) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.

CNA License in the state of Maryland Hourly rate :

Moderate pressure to meet scheduled and recurring deadlines.  WORK ENVIRONMENT :