Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Description

We are seeking experienced Day Center CNAs to join our team! 

Job Summary

We are actively recruiting qualified, Certified Nursing Assistants to work with our Day Center team. This position requires a dynamic individual who enjoys working in an environment that encourages developing relationships with our participants. Our team-focused approach to care is the cornerstone of our organization. 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. This is a part-time opportunity. We are seeking candidates who can work between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday.

Apply today with PACE of Southwest Michigan!

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, that includes medical, dental, 403B, PTO, and paid holidays off. 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 homes 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.

Specifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Six (6) months of clinical experience as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician

Number/Type of Employees Supervised: None

Licensure, Registry, or Certification Required: Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Michigan; Valid MI Driver’s License with good driving record; CPR certification

Special Training: Only acts within the scope of practice. Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

 Specific Requirements and Considerations: May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B. 

 Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Adult, Geriatric

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with participants, participant's family member(s), and team members.  

• Works effectively in a team setting. 

• Provides basic ADL nursing care to participants in the PACE Day Center to include feeding, bathing, and toileting. 

• Clean facility equipment and main facility conditions. 

• Report the participant's medical status and disposition to the Day Center Supervisor. 

• Demonstrates active participation in Quality Improvement process. 

• Participates in the process of teaching and learning with others. 

• Conducts SBAR’s as needed and reports findings to Clinic Lead.

• Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies, rules, and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

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Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Proficient 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.

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 essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Employees will often lift, bend, and squat, and the position will require the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand walk, and sit on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to move up to 50 pounds on occasion and perform the 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.

 Please be aware that we require employees to pass a background check and drug screen. PACE of SWMI is a non-smoking facility.