CNA Monitor Swing Shift

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org. The Certified Nursing Assistant / Monitor will work to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees; and, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, as Certified Nursing Assistant provides professional daily care services for clients. As a patient advocate, the CNA/Monitor will also assist limited physical examinations, medication support, and work with the medical staff to care for the clients. Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Background Investigation
Verification of educational degrees and previous employment
Clearance of: General Services Administration’s List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs
HHS/OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
Tuberculosis testing within five days of employment start date
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Current and valid California Nursing Assistant Certification
Valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Six months in the care-giving field, and/or social services/human services.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Database familiarity

Responsibilities

Provides daily care services including: Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
Helping patients eat and take medications, monitor self- medication
Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages
Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the management.
Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
Exercising patients by helping them walk
As Needed, drive patients to medical appointments
Preparing each room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
Linen cleaning, including bed making, and bio waste procedures
Complete daily cleaning schedule in accordance with facility policy.
Follow and perform infection control procedures.
Ensure all safety measures are used when housekeeping duties are being performed (e.g. wet floor signs, chemicals are secured and labeled, etc.)
Report/Restock any supplies that need to be replenished.
As a non-profit agency, VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the shelter’s assets.
Report all suspicious events to direct supervisor
Assists the health services plan for each client that includes a broad range of medical services including assisting clients with physical and emotional needs, under supervision.
Participates in regular case review with program staff to ensure best quality care for clients, and continuous improvement of services.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters.
Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc. walking the facility and making reports as needed.
While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment.
Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency.
Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules, report to clinical/case management staff, assist clinical/case management staff as required.
Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized clients/persons.
ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES.
Learn, understand and practice the professionalism expected – Put clients’/participants’ needs first.
Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff, monitor doors and greet visitors.
Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational
As required by the Program, assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including meal preparation/serving, monitor and record client self-administration of prescribed medication, set-up for classes, meetings, recreation, and other Program events.
Inputs required data to computer systems and logs
Other duties that may arise to support the Program mission and goals.
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.