What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Homecare position at The Garlands of Barrington?
Job Details
Job Location: The Garlands of Barrington - Barrington, IL
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Health Care CNA /Nurse
Description
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE!
Be part of a team where creating joy is the ultimate goal, where an award-winning reputation is more than a feather in the cap it is a privilege and responsibility to uphold and where appreciation for a job well done is truly recognized and rewarded.
Responsibilities for CNA Homecare:
The Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Homecare is responsible for providing one on one care, direction and assistance with the activities of daily living and personal care necessary for each Member to remain as independent as possible.
- Provides Members with the highest level of assistance with activities of daily living, such as personal care and oral hygiene.
- Listens to Member and family concerns and initiates actions and communicates concerns and outcomes to the Nurse.
- Interacts with Members and their families to build relationships, collect information that assists in meeting their personal needs, and ensure their satisfaction with the personal care services provided.
- Assists with ambulation, transferring or transporting of Members (including pushing Members in wheelchairs) to the dining rooms, activities and/or various areas.
- Communicates any change in Member condition to the Nurse immediately.
- Assists with serving meals and beverages, supervising dining rooms during meal times to ensure Member safety.
- Observes all facility safety policies and procedures.
- Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and resolves the issue immediately, reporting issue and outcome to the Nurse.
- Observes infection control procedures.
- Provides respect, privacy and dignity to all Garlands Members.
- Maintains accurate records of each Members daily care on the appropriate documents, and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Consistently works cooperatively with Members, Nurses, other department personnel, physicians, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.
- Comes to work in a clean neat uniform, and consistently presents a professional appearance.
- Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities for CNA Homecare:
- Must have a current Illinois CNA Certificate
- Experience working in assisted living, home health or long-term care environment preferred
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Must possess, or be able to obtain current CPR certification
- Must have an adequate understanding of English and be able to speak and write it
- Must be able to work independently, as well as a team member, with a positive, pro-active attitude
- Must be familiar with the Rights of the Resident, the definition of Resident Abuse, and the reporting protocol of possible Resident Abuse
- Must be a flexible, highly customer service and people oriented individual who demonstrates compassion, patience and understanding, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service
- Must be able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
- Must be able to assist in transferring Members who weigh in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally
- Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting, walking, bending and standing
- Must be able to push Members in wheelchairs frequently for brief periods of time