Certified Nursing Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, the CNA is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and other assigned duties within the facility. Monitors health status and provides a safe environment for participants. Functions as a member of interdisciplinary team. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed.
• Follows facility schedule for daily/weekly assignments.
• Participates in participant's care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams.
• May rotate into day center services as a CNA as applicable and deemed necessary by the Director of Clinical Services or Home Care Coordinator.
• May rotate into the clinic as a CNA as deemed necessary by the Director of Clinical Services.
• May rotate to provide Day Center escort for participants in the community as deemed necessary by the Director of Clinical Service.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
• Consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.

• Responsible for maintaining professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Other duties as requested/assigned
• Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
• Attend staff meetings and participant care planning on a regular basis.
• Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant's expressed wishes.
• Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the center's policies, practices, and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
• May require use of personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in relating to frail elderly persons.
• Skill in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of older adults as evidenced by a caring approach, patience in providing care, and responsiveness to participant requests.
• Ability to follow directions, verbal and written instructions, adapt work schedule under supervision.
• Ability to follow through with instructions and directions provided by supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and/or medical director.
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
• Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team, the elderly, providers of services, and peers in particular.
• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.

Education and Certification:

• Must possess as a minimum a GED or high school diploma.
• Must be an active certified nurse assistant in Maryland.

ABOUT PACE of West Baltimore

PACE of West Baltimore (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an integrated, home and community-based care model designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain part of their communities for as long as safely possible. We care for our participants through a harmony of center-based services and personalized in-home care, spanning clinical, behavioral, and social services.


PACE is a proven, cost-effective care model, saving states an average of 13% versus other Medicaid services, including nursing homes and community-based waiver programs. Concerto's unique approach to PACE is enhanced by our deep expertise in in-home care, clinical geriatrics, data analytics, and virtual care technology, all for the purpose of improving the health and quality of life of our patients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


PACE of West Baltimore at is an Alcohol/Drug/Smoke-Free Workplace

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; lift heavy objects; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk, see, hear and smell. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; requires the ability to use department equipment, to communicate effectively; The employee is occasionally required to reach and stretch with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee maybe required to endure extremes in temperature and may work in hazardous environments where personal protective equipment is required. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics.
• Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements: Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• Pressure Factor: Requires working under stressful conditions. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled and recurring deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environmental Conditions: Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. Must have the ability to work under moderate pressure in order to meet scheduled appointments or deadlines while dealing with frail, disabled and/or confused participants/clients. Subject to individuals who may have the potential for physical or verbal aggression. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.