Participant Care Associate, CNA (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•City of Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Participant Care Associate (PCA) is an integral member of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Hudson Headwaters (PHH) team. Under the direct oversight of the Clinical Leader, the PCA provides care and support to help Participants remain as independent as possible while attending the Day Center. As part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the PCA reports on Participants’ self-care abilities, provides personal care, collaborates with team members to meet care needs, and follows each Participant’s current plan of care. The proposed schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pay rate is $22.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current, valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
Certificate or diploma from a Qualified Nurse Aid Training Program.
Current BLS certification, or willingness to complete certification.
Reliable transportation.
One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or willingness to receive appropriate training upon hire.
Ability to work within a care team with initiative, imagination, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Follow Participants’ plans of care and assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand care, and toileting.
Provide, report, and document care in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in Participant care planning as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Follow safety requirements and care plans for use of assistive devices, including gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and slide boards.
Provide personal care and services, including toileting, bathing or showering, eating assistance, grooming, and oral care.
Supervise and support Participants, monitoring and responding to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, and exit seeking.
Respond appropriately and promptly to personal alarm devices.
Assist with restorative and supportive care, including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheter care, filling oxygen, and other assigned support.
Follow clinical instructions as assigned.
Maintain accurate and current Participant care and service logs.
Assist with meal service and dining-area cleanup.
Maintain personal care areas, including coatrooms, bath and shower rooms, personal care and linen supply areas, Participant rooms, and laundry areas.
Stock and maintain personal care supplies for the Day Center.
Assist with laundry duties.
Help implement recreation programs in group settings and one-to-one as needed, including attending to Participants’ personal care needs and assisting with recreation activities.
Collaborate with other departments to consistently meet Participant needs and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
Monitor Participants’ health status, including vital signs, weight, skin condition, appetite, and functional ability, and promptly report pertinent information to the clinical supervisor.
Escort Participants to outside appointments as necessary.
Assist drivers with loading and unloading Participants from vehicles.
Assist the transportation department with Participants’ take-home supplies.
Follow PHH policies and procedures and the Participant Rights Policy.
Protect privacy and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive Participant information.
Attend staff and Participant care-planning meetings as requested, and required department in-services.
Report events, accidents, and unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
Perform additional work functions and duties as assigned.