Cna Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• One year of CNA or personal-care experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA course involving training in care of the elderly.
• Must meet all qualifications of an FMOLHS-approved driver.
• Valid, unrestricted Louisiana driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• BLS certification.
• CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Record pertinent information related to participant care.
• Remind participants to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Plan and prepare meals according to participants’ dietary requirements when needed; assist with oral feeding; serve meals, supplements, and snacks; sanitize dishes and serving pans; and follow food-storage guidelines.
• Assist participants with therapy exercises under the direction of a Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Assist designated participants with activities of daily living, including transfers, bathing, dressing, catheter care, basic skin care, incontinence care, toileting, and assigned vital signs.
• Assist participants with ambulation, with or without mechanical aids.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping, including changing bed linens, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and doing laundry.
• Provide companionship and stimulation, including reading and walks, and accompany participants to appointments.
• Perform grocery shopping or other errands independently or with the participant, as specified in the Care Plan.
• Transport participants to medical or other appointments as indicated in the Care Plan.
• Perform other housekeeping tasks specified in the Care Plan.
• Observe and report changes in participants’ conditions, incidents, and job-related problems to the Supervisor, and communicate participant changes to team members.
• Follow Participant Rights guidelines, maintain confidentiality, treat participants with dignity and respect, and communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, departments, and agencies.
• Prepare daily records accurately and submit them to the office by the due date.
• Participate in mandatory in-service education programs and attend mandatory in-services required by CMS regulations.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• At the Center, help maintain a pleasant, efficient, and safe Adult Day Center; perform routine laundry and disinfecting; keep participant pathways clear; assist with participant arrival and departure processes involving the transportation van; and conduct scheduled environmental rounds.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit-based quality-improvement initiatives.
• Document participant care daily in the Electronic Health Record or appropriate home-care documentation.
• Follow instructions from the PACE Interdisciplinary Team regarding participant-care routines and policies.
• Participate in unit teams, work groups, or committees as requested, anticipate needs, and voluntarily assist others.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Mileage paid.