PACE Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Summary: Provides direct patient care services to the participant’s under the direction and supervision of a nursing staff member, as assigned by the Program Director. Essential Functions of the Job: RESPONSIBLE TO: Nursing RESPONSIBLE FOR: Direct participant care • Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments. • Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), collection of specimens, intake and output and mass. • Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care, as assigned by the nursing staff. • Assist with admission, transfer, and/or discharge of patients, by transporting, lifting and positioning patients while following necessary safety precautions. • Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurse. • Assist in maintaining patient and unit area in a clean and orderly manner. • Considers the special needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups • Is responsible for order and cleanliness of the program areas and equipment. • Carry out assigned task as deemed necessary by the Activity Director. • Performs home visits and assists with ADLs, transfers, companionship, etc. • Assists as companion to medical appointments, pharmacy, etc. • Provides personal care, such a toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing or grooming under the supervision of the nurse and the Activity Director. • Assist the Activities Director in carrying out the activity program. • Assist other center staff in meal and snack serving. Performs meals counts as assigned by Day Center Manager. • Cleans-up and organizes program areas, including the cleaning of equipment. • Interact with patients and family • Transport patients and equipment as needed. • Keeps a record of care given. • Monitors patients and report any variances to normal to the nurse for further assessment. • Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms. • Attends and actively participates in the in-take and assessment process as needed. • Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education Required (Minimum level of education): • High School Diploma, GED OR one year experience as a CNA. Certifications/Licenses Required: • Nurse’s Assistant California State Certification • Current CPR Certification/Card Experience Preferred: • One year of experience working with the frail elderly population. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. • Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of electronic health data systems, TruChart experience preferred. At a minimum level have good computer literacy including internet navigation and research skills. Equipment Used: Computers, phones, personal vehicles, copy machines and fax machines and other office equipment. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; need to lift and transfer participants; T.B. clearance; must maintain current First Aid and CPR; fingerprint clearance.