JOB SUMMARY
CNAs and PCAs provide nonmedical service and assistance to a client in their home and community, who, because of advanced age or physical or mental disability, cannot perform these services. These services enable the client to remain in his / her residence. Therefore, the caregiver must feel comfortable caring for a client in a private home or setting. The Caregivers main objective is client satisfaction and safety for both oneself and for the client. The Caregiver must have sensitivity for the needs of others, a professional manner, and a positive attitude. Aides are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with the Agency polices, industry standards, and state regulations. Aides need to report on time to scheduled shift unless specific circumstances come up.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The CNA / PCA provides service to a client based on and limited to a client's care plan. The care plan is based on an assessment of the client's needs for services, developed in conjunction with a functional assessment and with the input from the client and / or client's family. CNA / PCA services are tasks that are necessitated by a client's disability or chronic condition that limits the client's ability to perform functional activities or daily living (ADL's) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL's). CNA / PCA services vary depending on the needs and requirements of each individual client. Client needs and requirements are documented through the client's functional assessment. These services involve direct care from cueing / prompting to total assistance.
Aides will provide excellent client care including, but not limited to, assistance with the following :
- Ambulation
- Range of Motion
- Bathing
- Personal Hygiene
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Feeding
- Exercise
- Transferring
- Positioning
- Toileting and Incontinence Care
- Medication Reminders Housekeeping
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Laundry
- Transportation
- Shopping and Errands
- Companionship
- Vital Signs and Blood Pressure
CNAs and PCAs will :
Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environmentTeach / perform Meal Planning and Preparation and serving the clientRoutine Housekeeping activities such as making / changing bedding, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. Household tasks should not exceed 20% of time worked per shift unless the client has a Housekeeping Authorization.Provide Companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that simulate the mind.Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plansPreform / assist with essential shopping / errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan, agency policy, and under the observation of the Supervisor or AdministratorAssist clients with following written, special diet plan, and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care planAssist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and rolling in bedEscort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care planAssist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for themParticipate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestionsNotifies agency when unable to work scheduled assignments-24 hour notification requiredEnsure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practicesMonitor supplies and resourcesFollow the written care plan and works all hours as established by SupervisorCarry out duties as assigned by the SupervisorObserve clients and their environments and immediately reports unsafe conditions to SupervisorObserve clients and their environments and immediately reports behavior, physical and / or cognitive changes and / or changes in living arrangements to SupervisorComplete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.Submits written documentation to the office, as requiredAttend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetingsDevelop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with othersMake decisions and solve problemsCommunicate regularly with Supervisor and co-workersObserve, receive, and obtain information from relevant sourcesReport any incidents or accidents immediately to SupervisorConsistently follows Code of Conduct and policies as set for in the Employee HandbookMaintain client's protected health information confidential and observes all client's rightsReport, detect, and prevent abuse and neglectAides will perform other duties as required.The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related task other than those stated in this description.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Must be, at least, eighteen (18) years of age or older.Must be able to provide services according to the care plan of the client.Excellent customer service and listening skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with the client and the office staff.Ability toread and write clear English.Able to compute basic mathematics.Able to pass background checksAble to pass drug screeningCurrent drivers' licenseValid I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification documentsValid vehicle insurance coverage and registrationMust have, or obtain upon hire, current CPR and First Aid CertificationThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http : / / www.pennantgroup.com.
