Day Center CNA

POSITION SUMMARY

A CNA is responsible for assisting participants in the program for all inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as showering, eating, dressing, etc. They also assist in the delivery of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and restorative care, such as accompaniment to clinic appointments, physical therapy exercises and quality of life activities. CNAs are instrumental in the fulfilment of our mission to keep participants living as independently as possible for as long as possible and function as an important part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving 

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Results Oriented

Personal Credibility

Quality Focus

People Focus

Flexibility

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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
• Creates and participates in group(s) and one-on-one activities in memory impaired unit
• Monitors and assists participants with meals at feeding table
• Assists, throughout the day, in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchen and personal care areas
• Assists the drivers with the loading and unloading of participants from vehicles
• Demonstrates dependability through consistent compliance with scheduled work hours
• Participates in participant’s care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams
• May assist other departments as a CNA as approved by the Day Center Manager
• Documents services provided to participants consistently, accurately and in a timely manner via Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follows procedure for flow sheet completion
• Participates in participant’s care planning as requested
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
• Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and program improvement initiatives as assigned
• Other duties as requested/assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Colorado
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail, elderly or disabled population is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current First Aid/BLS Certification is required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
• Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of  how to use  and maintain  medical  equipment (adaptive,  hoyer lift, etc.) is strongly preferred