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 care plans, documents care according to policies and regulations, monitors participants’ health and functional status, and reports relevant information to the clinical supervisor. The role also includes supporting meals, transportation, and participant activities, collaborating in care planning, and attending required in-service and continuing education programs. InnovAge’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. The centers’ medical professionals develop personalized care plans, supporting seniors to live safely and independently in their homes and communities. This position is part of a patient-centered care model with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Requirements
- Active and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
- Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification. Accepted certification vendors are the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a care setting serving frail and elderly patients in a group environment.
- Bilingual.
Responsibilities
- Follow care plans and assist participants with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, and toileting.
- Document care in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations.
- Carry out, report, and document care effectively and in a timely manner, as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
- Provide restorative and supportive care, including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheter care, filling oxygen, and other assigned or needed aids.
- Monitor participants’ health status, including vital signs, weight, skin condition, appetite, and changes in functional ability, and promptly report pertinent information to the clinical supervisor.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in care planning for participants.
- Monitor and assist participants courteously with meals, including feeding when 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 in accordance with the daily activity calendar when needed.
- Attend scheduled and necessary in-service and continuing education programs.
- 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
