What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Care Assistant-PACE position at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services?
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Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Nursing Care Assistant is responsible to provide daily services involving basic care for patients, processing physicians’ orders, answering the telephone and intercom, performing a variety of clerical duties and clinical tasks as well as other assigned unit duties. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
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Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.
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Overview of Responsibilities
- Assist with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities, meals, and transportation escort assistance across care settings including but not limited to day center, home, and clinic.
- Provides physical assistance and attendant care for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living to participants across care settings.
- Consult each day with the Clinical staff and Day Center Manager on managing the participant flow for the day. Assist in prioritizing the scheduling of participants.
- Document in the medical record as appropriate to scope of practice.
- Participate and effectively communicate in interdisciplinary meetings as required.
- Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
- Follow all Reid Health PACE Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
- Maintain safe working environment. Follows Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications.
- Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Report abnormal findings or noted changes in participant status to the Clinical Manager or designee.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms, day room, and kitchen and appropriate equipment.
- Serve breakfast, snacks, and noon meal to all participants of Reid Health PACE according to diet orders.
- Assist with the implementation of activities for participants tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly.
- Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices standard precautions.
- Perform other duties as required or requested within scope of practice.
- Compliance with CMS PACE regulations as they pertain to this role.
Education / Experience
Education Preferred : Current CNA certification in Indiana
Experience Required : Minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population
Experience Preferred : 2 years of experience working in a nursing home or home health environment.
Licensure : None
Certifications : CNA certification preferred but not required can have on the job training for NCA with competency; CPR
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Schedule Details
Day Shift. Monday-Friday 8 : 00AM-4 : 30PM
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