Day Center CNA
About The Position
The Day Center CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) works at an Adult Day Health Center, assisting participants with activities of daily living and providing restorative and supportive care. The CNA follows participant care plans, documents care in accordance with policies and regulations, monitors health and functional status, and reports relevant observations to the clinical supervisor. The role works with multidisciplinary teams in care planning and supports participants during meals, activities, transportation, and medical appointments. InnovAge provides the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), offering enrolled seniors customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. The centers are staffed by medical professionals who develop personalized care plans. InnovAge describes its model as patient-centered and focused on helping seniors live safely and independently in their homes and communities.
Requirements
- Active and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
- Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a care setting for frail and elderly patients participating in a group environment.
- Bilingual.
Responsibilities
- Follow care plans and assist participants with bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, and toileting.
- Document care provided in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations.
- Carry out, report, and document care effectively and promptly, as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
- Provide restorative and supportive care, including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheter care, and filling oxygen, as assigned or needed.
- Monitor health status, including vital signs, weights, skin condition, appetite, and changes in functional ability, and report pertinent information to the clinical supervisor in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in care planning for participants.
- Monitor and assist participants courteously during meals, including helping with feeding as necessary.
- Report variances, accidents, or unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
- Assist with loading and unloading participants from vehicles.
- Assist the transportation department with participants’ take-home supplies.
- Serve as a bus attendant on company vehicles while drivers transport participants to and from the center or medical appointments, supporting participants during transit and accompanying them into and out of facilities.
- Create and participate in group and one-on-one activities according to the daily activity calendar when needed.
- Attend in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
