In-Home Services CNA

InnovAge•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The In-Home Services CNA provides routine, restorative, and supportive care to participants or clients, including assistance with activities of daily living. The role follows established plans of care, documents services, monitors participants’ health and functional status, and reports relevant information to clinical supervisors. Care is provided at InnovAge facilities and/or participants’ homes, and physical attendance at those locations is essential. The CNA works with multidisciplinary teams in participant care planning, completes required visit records, attends training and quality-management activities, and performs assigned nursing-assistant, simple therapeutic or nursing-related procedures, and household services essential to home health care. The CNA must not accept assignments involving special needs for which they have not received appropriate training. Additional duties may be assigned. InnovAge provides senior-focused healthcare and social support through its PACE program and describes its care model as patient-centered, with personalized care plans. The posted pay range is $19.23–$23.08; compensation may vary based on work-related factors such as location, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Requirements

Current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
Current First Aid and BLS certifications before hire; certifications must be from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
Personal transportation, a current state-issued driver’s license, a good driving record, and auto insurance as required by law.
At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly people.
High school diploma/GED or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Follow plans of care and assist participants with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand care, and toileting, as assigned or needed.
Document care provided 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.
Participate in participant care planning through cooperation with multidisciplinary teams.
Monitor participants’ health status, including vital signs and monthly weights.
Monitor appetite, functional ability, and skin condition while assisting with toileting.
Assist participants courteously with meals and provide feeding assistance as needed.
Provide restorative and supportive care, such as ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheter-related assistance, and filling oxygen, as assigned or needed.
Report pertinent health information to the clinical supervisor in a timely manner.
Report variances, accidents, and unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
Perform nursing assistant services for clients in their residences.
Attend position-related and mandatory in-service programs and continuing education as scheduled; mandatory in-service attendance is at least 12 hours per year.
Participate in quality-management activities as requested.
Complete appropriate visit records in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, as assigned.
Perform household services essential to health care in the home, as assigned.
Do not accept assignments for patients with special needs without appropriate training.