Home Care Aide Nursing Assistant-

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 eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives 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 principle 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.
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

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.

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 need 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.