Certified Nursing Assistant, Homecare Services (CNA I)

Job Description

Overview

Bilingual CNA needed in High Point, NC : Mon-Fri 9a-3p and Sat & Sun 9a-2p- Overtime Available

The Certified Nursing Assistant I provides Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of daily living (IADLs) as assigned in an individual’s care plan.

Care is generally provided in the home, however, transportation, errands, and escort services may also be assigned as designated in an individual’s care plan.

The CNA I may also provided skilled tasks that requires special training and competencies that a Personal Care Attendant cannot provide.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all policies and procedures set out by the Quality Home Staffing / Community Based Home Care Employee Manual provided at orientation or any additional materials provided during the term of employment.
• Position is responsible for providing services as assigned by the RN Field Supervisor in accordance with the individual’s approved service plan.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant I is required to report any deviations in an individual’s functional or medical condition to the appropriate agency personnel.
• Services must be provided during the assigned schedule for each individual.
• Deviations from the assignment including, but not limited to the following must be reported to the agencyDeviations from the assigned schedule Individual declining specific tasks or requesting unassigned tasks Individual expecting to be unavailable for a shift or multiple shifts.

Hospitalizations, Rehab, or Facility placement. Incidents, accidents or other events that are not aligned with the individual’s plan of care.

• The Certified Nursing Assistant I must be able to demonstrate competence with assigned ADLs and IADLs or special tasks and perform these tasks in line with the plan of care.
• Tasks may include, but are not limited to : Bathing (assist, bed bath, tub bath, shower, sitz)Dressing / Undressing Mouth care Skin care (non-prescription) Hair care Nail care (does not include nail care for clients with Diabetes)Mobility Turn and position Transfer Use of lift Assist with ambulation Range of motion Toileting Bedpan / urinal Bowel / bladder training program Collect specimens Perineal / catheter care Apply / Remove Condom Catheters Eating Meal preparation according to client’s dietary needs or restrictions, including forcing fluids and restrictions.

Assist, monitor or feed the client, according to level of care.

• IADLs may include but are not limited to : Cooking Cleaning Shopping Transportation Escort Special Tasks
• Vital signs Temperature Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Height and Weight Application of heat / cold Preventative intervention to prevent decubitus ulcers Apply TED hose, as instructed Deep breathing / cough techniques Remove EKG leads
• Companion or Sitter services, as assigned in the care plan
• In addition to the above tasks, the CNA I may be required to provide other tasks that are required by client’s needs and level of care (proof of competence require prior to services rendered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate of equivalent
• Proof of current CNA I certification.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• An individual’s criminal history check complying with 6.0 Clinical Coverage Policy 3L.
• Do not have a finding on the North Carolina Health Care Registry in accordance with G.S.131E256
• Experience in Home and Community Based Services, preferred
• Current Tb Skin Test
• Have reliable transportation
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Can demonstrate competence providing assigned tasks
29 days ago