CNA - Day Center

PACE Organization of Rhode Island•Newport, RI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Day Center Director, this role provides personal care and services according to individual care plans for participants of the PACE Organization of Rhode Island. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the CNA reports regularly on personal care services provided, participants' self-care abilities, and their expressed wishes. The role involves attending care plan meetings as requested and keeping current with and following individual participant care plans. Adherence to safety requirements and care plans regarding the use of assistive devices is crucial. The CNA will provide personal care including toileting, bathing/showering, eating assistance, grooming, and oral care, as well as perform vital signs checks and weight monitoring. Behavioral supervision and support for participants, including monitoring and responding to behavioral disturbances, is also a key responsibility. The role requires timely response to personal alarm devices and assistance with physical activities for restorative care plans. Adherence to universal and standard precautions, including COVID-19 PPE, and following nursing instructions are mandatory. The CNA will maintain accurate participant care and service logs, assist with meal service and dining area clean-up, and maintain the order of personal care areas. Assisting with laundry duties and implementing recreation programs are also part of the role. Collaboration with other departments is essential to ensure participant needs are met and a safe environment is maintained. This position may require providing in-home care, including personal care and housekeeping services, and escorting participants to outside appointments. Understanding and adhering to PACE policies, procedures, and Participant Rights Policy, while protecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality, is paramount. The CNA will attend staff and participant care planning meetings and department/agency in-services as required. This role involves rotating weekends and/or holidays as assigned and may require working at other PACE-RI sites or performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively
Ability to proficiently perform clinical/skilled tasks associated within scope of position
Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Rhode Island Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA)
CPR Certification
Driver's License & access to reliable transportation; community-based work may be required

Nice To Haves

1 year of CNA experience
1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population

Responsibilities

Provides personal care and services including toileting, bathing/showering, eating assistance, grooming and oral care.
Performs vital signs checks and weight monitoring according to PACE-RI's policy and doctor's orders.
Provides behavioral supervision and support for participants, monitors and responds to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, exit seeking, etc.
Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to personal alarm devices.
Assists participants with physical activities in support of restorative care plans (e.g. walking for exercise) as assigned.
Uses proper universal and standard precautions and COVID-19 PPE according to PACE policy and procedure.
Follows nursing instructions as assigned.
Maintains accurate and current participant care and service logs as required.
Assists with meal service and clean-up of dining areas.
Maintains order of personal care areas including but not limited to, coatroom, bath/shower rooms, personal care/linen supply areas, participant rooms, and laundry areas.
Assists with stocking and maintaining personal care supplies for use in Day Center. Notifies Day Center Director of low inventory to avoid running out of supplies.
Assists with Laundry duties
Assists with implementing recreation programs in a group setting and 1: 1 as needed; Attends to personal care needs of participants during recreation activities and assists participants in participating in recreation activities as appropriate.
Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure that the needs of participants are consistently met and that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained.
May be required to provide in-home care including personal care and housekeeping services.
Escorts participants to outside appointments, as necessary.
Understands and adheres to Pace policies and procedures and PACE's Participant Rights Policy.
Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive participant and agency information.
Attends staff and participant care planning meetings as requested, and department and agency in-services as required.
Works rotating weekends and/or holidays as assigned.
May be requested to work at other PACE-RI sites or perform other duties as assigned.