Nursing Assistant – Windemere Assisted Living - AM

PACE Southeast Michigan•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the management of the PACE SEMI’s Community Living Manager and the coordination of the Lead CLA, the Participant Care Associate (CLA) provides supportive services to the participants (residents) in various settings including the community, during transport, on appointments, or in the day health center, under the supervision of a manager, registered nurse, or lead CLA. The CLA's responsibilities are detailed in the CLA Care Plan. The role involves assisting in providing and maintaining optimal physical and emotional comforts to participants in a community setting, embracing PACE SEMI's culture, mission, values, and Ten Principles. The CLA helps participants achieve maximum self-reliance and independence, performing care and services outlined in individual care plans and pertinent care guidelines. The CLA also performs various tasks and services for participants and is responsible for accurate and timely documentation, keeping the management and clinical team informed of participant progress, and responding to emergencies according to policies.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Valid Michigan Driver's license
Current CPR card required
One (1) year experience with a frail or elderly population
Experience must be in a long-term care, hospital, home care setting, or PACE setting
Required completion of a basic nursing assistant training program
Must have received certificate of completion from a formal training program (Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, etc.) outside of PACE SEMI
Participates in annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training
Possess the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships
Show respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers
Ability to problem solve and interpret instructions
Ability to organize and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate job responsibilities
Ability to work sensitively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to relate to those participants with dementia and/or developmental disabilities
Ability to perform duties in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
Must meet a standardized set of competencies (approval by CMS) before working independently
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant
Must have reliable transportation available on a daily basis
Must maintain an acceptable driving record
Must provide proof of current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Certification is optional though preferred

Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to the participants (residents) in the community setting, during transport, on appointments, or in the day health center while under the supervision of the manager, registered nurse, or lead CLA.
Assists in providing and/or maintaining optimal physical and emotional comforts to the participants (residents) living in the community setting while embracing the culture, mission, values, and the practicing Ten Principles at PACE SEMI.
Assists in creating a nurturing supportive environment while helping participants (residents) achieve maximum self-reliance and independence within the community living setting.
Performs the care or services that are outlined in the individual participant’s care plan.
Performs a variety of tasks and services for the participants (residents), including: Personal care up to and including 2-person assist, 1:1 interaction in DHC and CL as outlined in the plan of care, Assistance with activities, Assistance with meal preparation / cooking/ feeding/other nutritional needs, Assistance with toileting / managing incontinence, Simple treatments, Grocery shopping, Laundry services, Coordination of care with participant and the DHC based on care plan, Engage with resident elevating health concerns and customer services issues or needs appropriately, Homemaking services / chores/ housekeeping services/sanitizing equipment.
Performs rounds q2 hour after 7pm-7am.
Responsible for accurate timely documentation as required by the community living setting; including but not limited to the care and/or services provided during participant (resident) encounter(s).
Keeps the manager, lead CLA, and clinical team informed of the participant’s progress.
Immediately reports all customer service complaints, all deviations from set schedule and appointments to supervisor / manager or lead CLA.
Responds to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Works only within established scope of practice.
May be required to change participant assignments based on the changing acuity level, participant needs, and participant.