Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Bluestem PACE - McPherson, KS
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Occasional to Daily
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Position Overview Under the supervision of the Home Care Director or designee performs ADL's and activities within the scope of practice of a Certified Nursing Assistant such as clinical observation, clinical reporting requirements, participant laundry, participant care training and education. Assists in monitoring and reporting the health status and providing a safe environment for the participants. It is the responsibility of the Home Care CNA to provide and assist participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care. Monitors health status and provides a safe environment for participants. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team on an as needed basis.
Essential Job Functions:

• Consult each day with the Home Care Director or Home Care RN to be updated on participant's status, changes in care plan and to confirm scheduled visits.
• Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Director or RN and following the plan of care, assist participants in the home with the following duties:
  • Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing.
  • Transfers in and out of bed assisting with ambulation.
  • Assist with prescribed exercise as instructed by the rehab staff or nursing supervisor.
  • Prepare meals, including special diets as directed by the nursing supervisor and assist participants with meals and/or feeding when needed or as instructed.
  • Assist participants to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals.
  • Assist participants with medications by cueing.
  • Other duties taught by a health professional for a specific participant such as: taking vital signs, changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressing and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.

• Perform directed household services as indicated by participants Home Care care plan.
• Report changes in participant's condition and needs to the Home Care Director or RN.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures and information about participants, clients or families.
• Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practice standard precautions.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team on an as needed basis.
• Assist and/or supervise participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and food nail care, and toileting) as assigned or needed under supervision.
• Assist transportation staff with the loading and unloading of participants from vehicles.
• Provide Escort assistance on transportation vehicles when requested.
• Note changes in participant's physical or emotional health and communicate this information to the Home Care Director or designee.
• Maintain participant's medical record and fulfill charting and reporting requirements.
• Assist the transportation department with participants' takes home supplies.
• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Follow all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families.
• Maintain safe working environment. Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrate dependability through consistent compliance with scheduled work hours.
• Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Perform other duties as required or requested

Qualifications
Education: Current Kansas CNA Certification
Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population.
• Current driver's license with proof of auto insurance
• Safe driving record

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of a CNA.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for a safe work environment.
• Basic knowledge in working with frail and elderly to support Activities of Daily Living and Incidental Activities of Daily Living.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.