Day Health Center Lead

PACE Southeast Michigan•Burt Township, MI

About The Position

The Day Health Center Team Leader/Nursing Assistant provides supportive services to participants in the day health center and community setting under the supervision of the Day Health Center Manager. Care and service responsibilities are specified in each participant’s Center Nursing Assistant Care Plan, which is based on initial and ongoing assessments performed by the RNCM and IDT. The role helps maintain participants’ physical and emotional comfort and supports frail elders in achieving maximum self-reliance and independence. The position performs care and services outlined in participants’ plans, documents services provided, keeps the nurse informed of participant progress, responds to emergencies according to established policies and procedures, and supports the daily operations of the day health center. It also provides direction and support to center aides, contributes to training and competency development, and helps coordinate transportation and participant appointments.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to practice in Michigan.
Certification is required.
At least one year of nursing assistant experience in a long-term care, hospital, or home care setting is required.
At least one year of experience with a frail or elderly population is required.
Must act only within the scope of authority to practice.
Must establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
Must show respect for the physical and spiritual well-being of participants and co-workers.
Must be able to problem-solve and interpret instructions.
Must be able to organize and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate job responsibilities.
Must meet a standardized set of competencies approved by CMS before working independently.
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before direct participant contact.
Must be able to perform duties in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Must have reliable transportation available daily and maintain an acceptable driving record according to CSI policy.
Must be able to transfer and assist with moving patients and walk frequently.
Must be able to bend and lift 40 pounds or more as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide or help maintain optimal physical and emotional comfort for frail elders in the day health center, their homes, and community settings.
Assist participants in achieving maximum self-reliance and independence.
Perform care and services outlined in each participant’s Center Nursing Assistant Care Plan and applicable care or service guidelines.
Provide personal care and assistance with activities.
Escort participants to medical appointments and assist as needed.
Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
Assist with toileting and incontinence management.
Provide simple treatments and medication reminders.
Provide laundry service.
Sweep floors and clean tables in the Day Health Center.
Ensure wheelchairs are returned to storage at the end of the day.
Supervise center aides under the direction of the Day Health Center Manager.
Provide in-services and support the competency development of new hires.
Maintain the daily flow of the Day Health Center and provide coverage for daily appointments.
Assist with daily transportation drop-off and end-of-day loading.
Monitor PACE documentation.
Accurately document care and services provided for each day or visit in the Center Nursing Assistant progress note and Data PACE binder.
Keep the nurse informed of participants’ progress.
Respond to emergency situations according to established policies and procedures.
Participate in annual mandatory in-service training and screening, including infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.
Maintain reliable daily transportation and an acceptable driving record under CSI policy.
Adapt participant assignments as needed based on participant acuity, needs, and census.