SeniorBridge PCA/CNA

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Description

The Caregiver 1 (PCA/CNA) is a paraprofessional employee, trained to provide personal and related services in the home. She/he functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties may include but are limited to assisting with client ADLs; observation and documentation of client status, helping to maintain the clients physical and mental well being and more.

Responsibilities

Licensed CNA

Essential Responsibilities:


Provides direct and indirect patient care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Uses appropriate and safe techniques in providing personal hygiene.
Adheres to the written plan of care.
Observes, reports and documents patient status.
Maintains a clean and healthy environment for the patient.
Recognizes emergencies and follows appropriate follow up protocols. Practices safety and accident prevention at all times on duty.
Assures adequate and appropriate patient food and fluid intake.
While working understands duties may include helping maintain patient's physical and mental well being; assisting family to care for their family member and at times relieving them of such care; encouraging the family to try new ways to provide care and support; and using techniques that help the individual to achieve the highest level of physical, emotional mental and social well being.
Assist with care of the mouth and teeth.
Assist with grooming- including hair care, shampoo, shaving and routine and ordinary nail care.
Assist with bathing of the patient - in shower, tub or bed.
Assist the patient with toileting- in bathroom, with bedpan, commode or urinal.
Assist the patient with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair, and with ambulation.
Assist the patient with meal preparation and eating.
Assist the patient with dressing.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, arranging the schedule so that the patient follows medical recommendations such as increased activity or activity restrictions.
Observe infection control guidelines and standard precautions at all times.
Observe client rights and confidentiality at all times.
Observe patient Advance Directive status as oriented and directed on each individual patient by the Registered Nurse.
Participate in CQI activities.
Properly use prescribed medical equipment and supplies under direction of the Registered Nurse.
Make and change bed linens.
Dust and vacuum patient areas.
Wash dishes.
Tidy kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and rooms in patient area.
Shop for patient.
Wash patient clothes including any necessary ironing and mending if needed.
Perform errands for patient.
Prepare and submit activity records on a weekly basis.
Attend in-services as required.
Supervision of self administered medication (limited to obtaining the med container for the patient, reminding them to take the medication as prescribed and observing the patient self administering the medication).
Provide companionship services that include fellowship, care and protection for a person, who because of advanced age or physical or mental infirmity, cannot care for his or her own needs.


Certified Nurses Assistant Activities Permissible Under Special Circumstances:


Assisting with the changing of a colostomy bag.
Assisting with the reinforcement of a dressing.
Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a walker or wheelchair.
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises.
Assisting with prescribed ice cap or collar.
Doing simple tests for sugar and acetone or albumin.
Measuring and preparing special diets.
Measuring intake and output of fluids.
Measuring temperature, pulse, respirations or blood pressure.
Assistance with self-administered medication. This may be done only as directed by the Registered Nurse and only after the Certified Nurses Assistant successfully completed the required in-service training on this topic.


Certified PCA

Essential Responsibilities:


Provides direct and indirect patient care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Observes, reports and documents patient status.
Maintains a clean, safe environment.
Recognizes emergencies and follows appropriate follow up protocols. Practices safety and accident prevention at all times on duty.
Safely transfers and ambulates patient.
While working with the patient, understands duties may include

helping maintain patient's physical and mental well being

assisting family to care for client and at times relieving them of such care.

encouraging the family to try new ways to provide care and support

help client achieve the highest level of physical,mental and social well being.

Follow instruction plan as prepared by supervisor.
Assist with grooming- including hair care, shampoo, shaving and routine and ordinary nail care.
Assist with bathing of the patient - in shower, tub or bed.
Assist the patient on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
Prepare and serve meals according to instructions.
Assist the patient with eating.
Assist patient with dressing.
Observe infection control and standard precautions.
Respect client rights and confidentiality at all times.
Making and changing beds.
Dust and vacuum the rooms that the patient uses.
Wash dishes.
Tidy kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and rooms the patient uses.
List needed supplies.
Shop for patient if no other arrangement is possible.
Wash patient's personal laundry if no family member is available or able; this may include necessary ironing and mending.
Send linen to laundry.
Assist with payment of bills and perform other errands.
Participate in CQI activities.
Prepare and submit activity records and hours/visits worked.
Attend in-service as required.
Orient to Advanced Directives on a case by case basis.


Required Qualifications


GED or HS Diploma
Active VA CNA license in good standing or PCA certificate from a VA state approved program
Must have at least one year of verifiable experience in the work field (caregiver experience preferred but not required )
Must be 18 or older
Must have your own form of reliable transportation
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB
Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related patient care
Understanding of personal care techniques, using application of principles for infection control
Sensitive to the differences in patient needs that may arise from cultural or ethnic differences
Ability to read, comprehend, and print simple instructions and notes
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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