Resident Care Aide-Med Passer Night Shift

Start Date: Immediate

Position: Resident Care Aide (CNA) Med Passer
Part-time, non-exempt. Shifts: Night Shift 10:30pm- 6:45am, weekends and holidays

Benefits: Sick time, Simple IRA match

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

General Summary of Duties: The resident care aide under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, is responsible for direct patient care of the residents.

Functional Duties

• Serves the residents as a member of the direct care team, while leading coworkers
  in gaining exceptional skills, dedication and compassion
• Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting,
  repositioning, oral care, grooming, dressing and eating, and other duties as
  directed. Provides assistance and direction for family members who wish to assist
  in the care of their loved one at Omega House.
• Assists in the assessment of residents’ level of pain and other distressing
  symptoms and reports changes promptly to the lead aide.
• Assists residents in transfer to and from bed, chair, commode and toilet, applying
  principles of good body mechanics and safety. Assists with range of motion,
  exercises and ambulation as directed.
• Prepare meals, wash dishes, laundry and other general cleaning
  responsibilities.
• Works with hospice providers to ensure care provided by hospice programs to
  Omega House residents are properly documented in a timely appropriate manner
  to the Clinical Supervisor.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and education programs directed by the Clinical Supervisor
• Handles incoming phone calls and greeting incoming staff, volunteers, visitors,
  etc.
• Interacts with patients, family members, volunteers and visitors in a manner to
  promote a sense of well-being, personal dignity and respect towards those
  experiencing the dying process.
• Demonstrates and utilizes the routine application of Universal Precautions in the
  provision of care of all residents. Knowledge of basic infection control procedures.
• Assists with Omega House fundraising activities and events
• Recognizes emergencies and is knowledgeable of emergency procedures.
• Oversees the cleanliness & maintenance of the facility
• Other duties as directed by the Clinical Supervisor, House Coordinator, and
  or Executive Director

Requirements

• Communication skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Computer and Clerical skills
• Attendance reliability
• Allow for criminal background check and drug screen
• TB Policy Compliance
• Maintains CPR certification

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to body fluids, air born contaminants

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desired a valid CNA certification in Michigan
• 3-5 years’ experience in clinical or community health/hospice setting is
  recommended
• Working knowledge of hospice philosophy and principles
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communications
• Ability to deal effectively with stress, interpersonal issues for staff and resident,
  grief and loss issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, residents and families
  in accordance with Omega House policies and procedures and HIPPA regulations
• Competence in use of standard office equipment (computers, fax, phones etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift
  and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands
  and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Requires occasional climbing, crawling, sitting, balancing, bending, stooping,
  reading, standing and walking