Certified Nursing Assistant (PACE)

Job Description

Job Description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home homes for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each .

Job Title – Certified Nursing Assistant

Department -  Clinical 

Reports to –  PACE Clinical Manager  

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:  The primary responsibility of the Certified Nursing Assistant is to assist patients and perform other tasks as assigned. Also, to support patient care in all aspects of Adult Day Center, including driving, as needed.

• Work Location: 1214 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 (Piedmont Health SeniorCare in Burlington) 
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assists with showering and dressing of participants per assignment
• Assists with toileting of participants within day center
• Assists with feeding of participants within day center.
• Assists with ambulating participants within the day center.
• Assists with pressure relief by repositioning (turn) participants every 2-3hours.
• Provides mouth care, skin care, hair care and nail care as assigned
• Use of hoyer lift and sit to stand for participant transfers when indicated
• Documentation of intake and output 
• Provides perineal and catheter care when indicated
• Safe transfer techniques and ambulation assistance.
• Performs vital checks and other support as assigned in the clinic.
• Follows infection control policies (handwashing; isolation and standard precautions)
• May assist with ambulatory and rehabilitative therapies as directed by licensed therapist (OT/PT and ST)
• May be assigned to attend participant appointments to assist with ambulation and/or toileting needs.
• May be assigned to assist with kitchen/dining services as directed by Registered Dietitian
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications – 

Education/Experience : High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Nurse’s Aide, Home Health Aid or equivalent training course. One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to provide assistance and services to people of all ages, including geriatrics.
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : Certified Nursing Assistant I or certified within 90 days of employment. Upon employment, must become trained in CPR and First Aid.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. 

Pay Range: $16.43/Hourly - $22.08/Hourly ( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO STATEMENT
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.