CNA II

MGA Homecare•Pembroke, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide II functions in an assistive role in the provisions of Client Care Activities through regular assignments or delegated tasks, all supervised by the RN. The NAII demonstrates the ability to carry out specific tasks with reasonable skill and safety that adheres to the prevailing standard of practice in the nursing community. The NAII is responsible for accepting delegation from the supervising RN, seeking further clarification of and affirming those expectations, performing the tasks correctly and timely communicating results to the supervising RN.

Requirements

Resume listing completed education, training and previous employment that can be verified, including job title held
Ability to pass reference checks or verification of previous employment;
Clean record with no violations as found on Nurse Aide II Registry
Diploma issued by an approved certification/program/accredited school - proof of successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide II Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NAT/CEP)) or alternately, an approved Reciprocity application
An unencumbered state certification to practice as a Nurse Aide II
Have professional experience required per state regulations to perform the job as described.
Successful completion of assigned screening/competency testing with a proficiency score of 80% or greater.
Provide copy of current TB results or Chest X-Ray.
Provide copy of current CPR.
Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization or declination
Airborne and bloodborne pathogen training completion, including annual updates, in compliance with 29 CFR 1910 and in accordance with the MGA’s infection control policies
Be flexible, organized and have the ability to exercise sound judgement to perform the job duties/responsibilities as described.

Responsibilities

Each shift or visit reflects the provision of care rendered in accordance with Physician’s orders/Plan of Care/Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet.
Document all tasks completed in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
Checking/documenting patients’ pulse, temperature and respiration.
Assists patients in simple prescribed exercises and range of motion.
Maintains records in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager.
Provides patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing ang grooming.
Changes bed linens, washing and ironing patients’ laundry, and cleaning patients’ quarters.
Performs a variety of duties as requested by client, running errands, preparing meals, etc.
Facilitating communication with supervisory RN by requesting clarification and affirming task expectations
Functions as a team member demonstrating collaborations with and responsibility to the patient, Physician and the health care team.
Shifts or visits are according to the orders on the Plan of Care/Home Health Aide Assignment sheet
Observations of significant changes in patient status are communicated to the RN Case Manager.
Attendance at Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings is recommended and is documented via sign-in sheets.
Communicates to RN Case Manager/Director of Clinical Services for each patient as needed.
Asks questions and seeks clarification
Informs the nurse if UAP has never performed the task or has performed it infrequently
Requests additional training or guidance as needed
Affirms understanding and acceptance of delegation
Complies with communication method between nurse and UAP
Reports care results to nurse in a timely manner
Complies with emergency action plans
Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services.
Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
All clinical documentation must be completed accurately and submitted timely per agency policy/guidelines.
Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlines in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from executive team.