Certified Nursing Assistant

INNOVATIVE INTEGRATED HEALTH•Fresno, CA

55d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

To empower our senior participants to age at home with dignity through personalized, comprehensive care plans that deliver high-quality health and human services along with strong community support. Under the supervision of the Center Manager, the CNA is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants.

Requirements

Must be fluent in English and Spanish, Korean, or Vietnamese.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in relating to frail elderly persons.
Skill in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of older adults as evidenced by a caring approach, patience in providing care, and responsiveness to participant requests.
Ability to follow directions, verbal and written instructions, and adapt work schedule under supervision.
Ability to follow through with instructions and directions provided by supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and/or medical director.
Ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team, the elderly, providers of services, and peers in particular.
Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
Must possess, as a minimum, a GED or high school diploma.
Must possess an active Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of California.
Must possess or complete a CPR certification with First aid upon hire.
Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.
Preferably possesses a valid food handler’s license; must obtain one upon hire to assist with food service as needed. Completion of a California ANSI-accredited Food Handler Training Program within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring. Report on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of participant, including changes noted in participant’s condition.
As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming. Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.
Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with nurse assistant certification and the policies and procedures of the center.
Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able.
Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.
Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, or changes in ambulation.
Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and participant care planning on a regular basis.
Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant’s expressed wishes.
Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.
Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
Adhere to and support the center’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
May require use of personal vehicle.