Certified Nurse's Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Come Join Us at SPIN!

We Are Currently Seeking Certified Nursing Assistants Who Are Able to Provide a Life of Possibilities.

The SPIN Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) / Direct Support Professional (DSP) in the Lehigh Valley Campus enhances meaningful living based on individual choice by supporting adults through community inclusion across all settings as well as ensuring all medical needs are obtained and administered that are within the scope of their practice as defined by the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania.

Accountabilities of a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) / Direct Support Professional (DSP) :

• Provides care and support to all individuals to assure that they are safe and healthy, this include but is not limited to transfers, toileting, bathing, feeding and all personal care plus reporting any changes in level of care immediately to AD and health services.
• Care for individuals that are medically complexed including but not limited to Diabetes with blood glucose checks and insulin administration, Dialysis patients, Foley catheter and suprapubic tube care, ostomy care, oxygen, C Paps, Peg tubes, providing care for those who are hospice.
• Using all durable medical equipment as prescribed and taught. This is including but not limited to Hoyer lift, shower chair, wheelchair. Reporting and malfunction or broken equipment immediately so a plan of care for safety can be implemented by Health services and residential.
• Performing body checks every shift and documenting concerns on e body and calling Ad and Health services to report and for plan of care.
• Understands and follows medication administration policy and quick mar work flow.
• Accompanies individuals to all medical appointments and therapies.
• Is an active part in promoting a healthy lifestyle overall for those we support, this includes but is not limited to adhering to prescribed diet and assisting with healthier choices including promoting movement.
• Communicates positively and effectively with all team members on issues, problems, successes of each individual to support achievement of outcomes and assure quality service.
• Assists individual to have the best possible health by teaching skills, providing supports and information on healthy lifestyles, communicating all health-related issues with the Ad and Health Services,
• Demonstrates knowledge of a CNA, performs skills within the scope of best practices and maintains necessary certifications/licenses in accordance with the Commonwealth of PA.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve while maintaining flexibility with care and compassion.
• Support people to achieve full engagement in their community and a life a possibilities through developing connections and friendships, participation in community activities, employment, communication, self-direction, independence and choice. (This is to ensure understanding on the part of the candidate as these are not typical accountabilities required of a CNA)
• Exhibit flexibility and portability in providing care to a variety of individuals in different home settings based upon the needs of those we support. (This is due to the upcoming requirements when we implement organization wide CNA opportunities/positions - transfers to different homes will be necessary based upon medical needs, acute illness, chronic illness, etc.)

SPIN Offers Benefits to Their Employees Who Work 30+ Hours. These Benefits Include:

• Full medical benefits only $5 per pay – free Dental & Vision coverage
• 40 hour employees earn 3 weeks PTO in their first year
• 1 cultural holiday of your choice on us
• Tuition Reimbursement, Health Reimbursement Account & Childcare Discount
• Retirement plan with biannual employer match
• Up to $500 yearly in Wellness plan rewards
• Longevity & referral bonuses and much more!

The Tools You Need:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse’s Aide Certification with 1+ years of experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid PA/NJ/DE Driver’s License and 1 year of driving experience
• Must be available to attend the 3 week hourly paid-training program during the hours of 8am-5pm

SPIN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SPIN does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”