Nursing Assistant - Village of Westland Community Living - days

PACE Southeast Michigan•Westland, MI

About The Position

The Community Living Associate (CLA) provides supportive services to participants (residents) in community living settings, during transportation and appointments, and in the day health center. The CLA works under the management of the PACE SEMI Community Living Manager and in coordination with the Lead CLA, and may be supervised by the manager, a registered nurse, or the Lead CLA. Services are provided according to each participant’s care plan, which is based on initial and ongoing assessments by the manager, assigned RNCM or clinical team, and Lead CLA. The CLA helps maintain participants’ physical and emotional comfort, supports their independence and self-reliance, and contributes to a nurturing environment consistent with PACE SEMI’s culture, mission, values, and Ten Principles. The role includes personal care, one-to-one interaction, activities, meal preparation and feeding, toileting and incontinence support, simple treatments, shopping, laundry, care coordination, housekeeping, and other assigned services. The CLA documents care promptly and accurately, keeps supervisors and the clinical team informed of participant progress, reports complaints and schedule deviations, and responds to emergencies according to established procedures. The CLA must work within the established scope of practice and meet CMS-approved competency standards before working independently. Working conditions vary and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, cleaning solutions, and medications. Driving within the PACE SEMI catchment area is required, and reliable daily transportation, a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance are required. The role involves frequent walking, bending, and lifting, including lifting 40 pounds or more, and assisting with patient transfers. Participant assignments may change based on acuity, needs, and census.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Michigan driver’s license.
Current CPR card.
At least one year of experience with a frail or elderly population; experience must be in long-term care, a hospital, home care, or a PACE setting.
Completion of a basic nursing assistant training program, with a certificate from a formal program such as Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, or Medical Assistant training completed outside of PACE SEMI.
Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
Ability to problem-solve and interpret instructions.
Ability to organize work and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate job responsibilities.
Ability to work sensitively with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and relate to participants with dementia and/or developmental disabilities.
Ability to perform duties in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
Must meet CMS-approved competencies before working independently.
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Must have reliable transportation available daily, maintain an acceptable driving record, and provide proof of current automobile insurance.
Ability to transfer and assist with moving patients; frequent walking, bending, and lifting of 40 pounds or more may be required.

Nice To Haves

Certification is optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care and services specified in each participant’s care plan.
Assist with personal care, including care requiring a two-person assist.
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.
Assist with meal preparation, cooking, feeding, and other nutritional needs.
Assist with toileting and incontinence management.
Provide simple treatments.
Conduct grocery shopping and provide laundry services.
Coordinate care with participants and the day health center based on the care plan.
Engage with residents and appropriately elevate health concerns, customer service issues, and needs.
Perform homemaking, chores, housekeeping, and equipment sanitizing.
Complete rounds every two hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Document care and services accurately and promptly, and 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.
Work within the established scope of practice and complete required competency and training activities.
Drive within the PACE SEMI catchment area and maintain required transportation, license, driving record, and insurance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or Lead CLA.