Nursing Assistant – Franklin Terrace Community Living - days

PACE Southeast Michigan•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Community Living Associate (CLA) provides supportive services to participants (residents) in the community living setting, during transportation and appointments, and in the day health center. The CLA works under the management of the PACE SEMI Community Living Manager and the coordination of the Lead CLA, and may be supervised by the manager, a registered nurse, or the Lead CLA. Services are guided by each participant’s care plan, which is based on initial and ongoing assessments by the manager, assigned RNCM/clinical team, and Lead CLA. The CLA helps maintain participants’ physical and emotional comfort, supports a nurturing environment, and promotes self-reliance and independence. The position requires accurate and timely documentation, communication with managers and the clinical team about participant progress, prompt reporting of complaints or schedule deviations, and responses to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures. The CLA works within the established scope of practice and may be reassigned as participant acuity, needs, or census change. Working conditions vary and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, cleaning solutions, and medications. The role requires driving within the PACE SEMI catchment area, reliable daily transportation, and the ability to transfer and move participants. Frequent walking, bending, and lifting of 40 pounds or more may be needed. The CLA is regularly supervised in the community setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Current CPR card.
At least one year of experience with a frail or elderly population, in a long-term care, hospital, home care, or PACE setting.
Completion of a basic nursing assistant training program, with a certificate from a formal program outside PACE SEMI, such as Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, or Medical Assistant training.
Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
Respect for participants’ and co-workers’ physical and spiritual well-being.
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 participants with dementia and/or developmental disabilities.
Ability to perform duties in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Must meet a standardized set of CMS-approved competencies before working independently and maintain competency through evaluations and training.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Reliable transportation available daily and proof of current automobile insurance.
Ability to transfer and assist with moving participants; frequent walking, bending, and lifting of 40 pounds or more may be required.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant certification is optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including care requiring assistance from two people, as specified in the participant’s care plan.
Provide one-to-one interaction in the day health center and community living setting as outlined in the plan of care.
Assist participants with activities, meal preparation, cooking, feeding, and other nutritional needs.
Assist with toileting and incontinence management.
Provide simple treatments as specified in the care plan.
Perform grocery shopping, laundry, homemaking, chores, housekeeping, and equipment sanitizing services.
Coordinate care with the participant and day health center based on the care plan.
Engage with residents and appropriately raise health concerns, customer service issues, or other needs.
Perform rounds every two hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Document participant encounters and care or services accurately and on time.
Keep the manager, Lead CLA, and clinical team informed of participant progress.
Immediately report customer service complaints and deviations from schedules or appointments to the supervisor, manager, or Lead CLA.
Respond to emergencies according to established policies and procedures.
Complete annual mandatory in-service training and screening, including infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.
Participate in required competency evaluations, in-services, practicum demonstrations, written assessments, and department staff meetings.
Drive within the PACE SEMI catchment area and maintain required transportation and driving documentation.
Transfer and assist with moving participants as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager or Lead CLA.