Responsibilities:
The In Home Services CNA is responsible for providing routine care and assisting participants or clients with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care.
Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties.
Follows plan of care and assists participants with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and toileting as assigned or needed.
Documents care provided in accordance with established policies, guidelines and applicable regulations
Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
Participates in the care planning of participants through cooperation with the multidisciplinary teams.
Monitors participants’ health status by taking vital signs and weights (monthly).
Monitors appetite in addition to looking for changes in functional ability and checking skin condition while assisting with toileting.
Monitors/assists participants in a courteous manner with meals and provides assistance with feeding as necessary.
Assists participants with restorative and supportive care such as ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheters, fills oxygen and provides other aides as assigned or needed.
Monitors participants’ health status such as vital signs, weights, skin condition, appetite and changes in functional ability and reports pertinent information to clinical supervisor in a timely manner.
Reports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
Perform nursing assistant services to clients in their place of residence
Attends position related in-services.
Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year
Participates in QM activities as requested.
Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy
Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned.
Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
Does not accept assignments for a patient with special needs for which he/she has not received appropriate training.
Additional work functions and duties may be assigned
REQUIRED
Current and valid state issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification.
Require personal transportation, current state issued driver’s license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law
A minimum of one year experience working the frail or elderly is required.
High School Diploma / GED or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
PREFERRED
Bi-lingual
Benefits:
InnovAge’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities.
Seniors receive customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home.
Our greatest assets are our team members who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day.
Elevate your future with co-workers passionate about a patient-centered care model supported by comprehensive services to improve the quality of care while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings.
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer InnovAge is committed to and values an inclusive and diverse workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits.
Comprehensive benefits include m/d/v, short and long-term disability, life insurance and add, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.
Posted Salary Range: USD $18.
85 - USD $20.
85 /Hr.