At Home Resource CNA

St. John's United

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource CNA works under the general supervision of the At Home Program Manager to provide quality, professional nursing care and medical oversight to St. John’s At Home and Respite clients. The role supports elder-centered care and works with healthcare providers, elders, families, coworkers, and clinical support staff. It includes CNA duties, medication passes as needed, maintaining medical records, responding to emergencies, supervising and coaching staff in assigned areas, coordinating staffing and schedules, and supporting quality improvement. The position also helps with meals and member hospitality, maintains equipment inventory, coordinates equipment and supply delivery, and participates in the At Home on-call rotation. The employee follows safety, confidentiality, customer service, and Eden Alternative guidelines and attends required training and in-services. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a CNA in the State of Montana.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to be listed on St. John’s insurance.
Ability to understand and express written and verbal communication.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with elders, family members, coworkers, and clinical support staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use healthcare supplies and equipment, including blood pressure devices, thermometers, wheelchairs, lifts, and oxygen supplies.
Ability to understand and contribute to elder charts and care plans.
Ability to work with people who are ill, elderly, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times combative.
Ability to respond to elder needs in a timely and professional manner while recognizing elders’ rights.
Ability to deal with stressful situations, including death and dying.
Ability to perform moderate physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing, pushing, pulling, walking, and bending for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of experience desired.

Responsibilities

Work with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse aides to determine appropriate care.
Respond to and lead emergency situations.
Complete medical records and maintain records according to organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Perform CNA duties as needed to support adequate staffing and quality care.
Administer medication passes as needed.
Promote elders’ well-being and satisfaction through elder-centered care as a member of the At Home team.
Supervise, coach, and educate assigned employees.
Develop referral and support relationships with elders across care levels.
Facilitate appropriate staffing levels and schedules, including adjusting schedules to ensure campus care coverage.
Participate in community activities, including serving meals to members.
Assist with process development and quality improvement.
Report pertinent issues to At Home Leadership and participate in and receive shift reports.
Manage the on-call phone while on shift and participate in the At Home on-call rotation.
Maintain equipment inventory and coordinate delivery of equipment and supplies to areas of need.
Maintain confidentiality of elder care information in accordance with policy and elders’ rights.
Assist with meal preparation and cooking as needed; serve coffee and greet members, guests, and family members.
Perform other duties needed to provide a pleasant atmosphere and timely meals.
Follow safety rules, identify and report or correct obvious hazards, and attend mandatory safety in-services.
Use proper body mechanics and follow procedures for exposure to blood or body fluids; use required safety equipment and supplies.
Support the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follow St. John’s customer service guidelines.
Follow annual TB testing and influenza vaccination policies and attend mandatory in-services and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain licensure.