Home Care Aide-CNA FT Regional Hampton & Newport News

BAY AGING•Newport News, VA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking a full-time, regional Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to deliver in-home care services to maintain the health and improve the quality of life of clients so they can live safely in the community. This role involves providing personal care, health and safety monitoring, and light housekeeping to clients. The position reports to the Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor and is located in Hampton & Newport News.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must have completion documentation for a state-approved education program that includes both instructions on the principles of nursing and supervised clinical work curriculum or maintains licensure as a C.N.A. issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination or complete a Tuberculosis screening
Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Working knowledge of Adult care practice and procedures
Working knowledge of Bay Aging policies and procedures related to Home Care
Has knowledge of medical equipment on usage and basic maintenance such as Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, catheters, glucometer and any specialized equipment required by the care plan
Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually
Ability to speak, read and write English
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances
Ability to communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
Ability to communicate with clients’ families to ensure good continuity of care
Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential
Be observant of changes in client’s condition or environment
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, pull, push wheelchairs and lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Responsibilities

Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the RN Supervisor
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including bathing, dressing and grooming
Assist with Toileting
Assist with Transferring
Assist with eating
Assist with Ambulation
Turn and change position
Provide assistance with Special maintenance
Check vitals
Supervise medication
Assist with specialized care need as assigned by the RN supervisor
Provide supervisory care for clients who require constant monitoring
Perform Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) including meal preparation
Perform light housekeeping in the area of the home used by the client
Perform Laundry
Accompany client to medical appointments, post-secondary school or in the community setting when assigned
Provide assistance with errands outside the home
Run errands within the local area for the client (e.g. grocery store, pharmacy, Post Office)
Monitor home environment for health and safety
Document all services provided
Complete Aide records each day
Submit Aide records as directed
Communicate all changes in client’s physical or mental condition to RN Supervisor including suspicions of exploitation, abuse or neglect
Complete at least 12 hours of formal training annually
Perform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by clients’ care plan
Work independently throughout the day and prioritize work each day
Report to supervisor any change in the client’s environment, physical or mental condition

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401k Retirement Plan with company match of 100% on the first 4% invested and 50% on the next 2% for a maximum match of 5% on a contribution of 6% or more
Basic life insurance
Supplement life insurance
Long term disability insurance after 6 months of service
Paid holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
Employee assistance program
Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed
Employee Referral Bonus $250 (Active Bay Aging Employees eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives first paycheck)