CNA 1, CNA 2

IN-HOME AIDE

POSITION SUMMARY

The In-Home Aide will provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in the home and care client support in a manner that meets or exceeds State, Federal and Agency expectations, under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse to ensure quality and safe delivery of services. All services rendered will be done in accordance with the client’s Plan of Care

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

a. Maintain current listing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide

b. Be able to read, write, and follow instructions in English

c. Must have completed an approved Nurse Aide training program and or approved competency evaluation program

d. Have a positive attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly

e. Demonstrates maturity and proficiency in performing the necessary job functions

f. Must possess a valid driver’s license, personal means of transportation, and a safe and clean driving record

g. Must have a good Nurse Aide or health care work experience history in a similar work area or agency

h. Follow the clients Plan of Care

NOTE: At moderate risk for exposure: see Agency Exposure Control Plan

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing

Ability to deal with stress

The following are essential job functions that must be safely performed with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to other employees, client, or self;

Provides and or assists with activities of daily living such as grooming; oral hygiene, bath shower; feeding and nourishment; incontinence care

Maintaining the personal environment (i.e., clothing linens within the home)

Performs and or assist clients with passive range of motion exercises, and ambulation

Assist with transfers to from bed, floor, wheelchair and shower chairs as needed

Positions client in bed and/or chair and may apply and/or adjust orthotic bracing appliances when appropriate

Responds to client’s requests and corrects environment hazards in an appropriate and safe manner

Documents, reports care provided, and client observations including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental or behavioral conditions and family situations or needs to Agency Director and RN Supervisor

Obtains vital signs, heights and weights, intake and output measurements

Knows and is able to respond to emergency needs such as CPR and other emergency procedures designated by agency policy and procedures

Attends and participates in-service trainings. The Nurse Aide is responsible for maintaining 12-hours of in-service each year as governed by NC DHSR. The Nurse Aide must renew listing every 24 months

Observes agency policies and procedures regarding attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, customer service and other policies/procedures that may be introduced from time to time

Assist with prompting of client during self-administration of medications which are prescribed or ordered by a physician or other persons authorized by state law to prescribe medicine

Perform incidental household services that are essential to the client’s care at home, dust, mop, sweep, vacuum, make beds, change linen and do laundry