Home Care Aide Nursing Assistant- (47586)

BAY AGING•Newport News, VA

5d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking a nursing assistant 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. Provide personal care, health and safety monitoring, and light housekeeping to clients. Report to the Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor. Active Bay Aging Employees are eligible for a referral bonus when the candidate referred is hired and receives their first paycheck.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
An NA must hold a certificate of completion for a state-approved education program that includes both instruction on the principles of nursing and supervised clinical work curriculum or maintains licensure as a CNA 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.
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.
Speak, read, and write English.
Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families, even in difficult circumstances.
Communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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.

Nice To Haves

Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually.

Responsibilities

Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the RN Supervisor.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL): Bathing, dressing and grooming, Toileting, Transferring, Assist with eating, Ambulation, Turn and change position.
Provide assistance with Special maintenance: Check vitals, Supervise medication, Assist with specialized care needs as assigned by the RN supervisor.
Provide supervisory care for clients who require constant monitoring.
Perform Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL): Meal preparation, Light housekeeping in the area of the home used by the client, 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.