Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Details: Job Location: Lifespan

• Santa Cruz, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.50Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, JOB SUMMARY: Provides companionship and personal care services to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Can provide proof of current CNA License. 1yr Experience/training as a Personal Care Attendant, Understanding and compassion for the care needs of the frail elderly. If preapproved to Lifespan driver you must have a clean DMV record, automobile insurance, and a current California Driver's license. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in direct conversations and by telephone.

Ability to download applications, and process work requests through various applications by smartphone or computer. Must purchase and pass Livescan background check prior to employment. (Guardian registration will be provided by the agency, once the background check clears) Flexibility in response to changes in schedule, policy, procedure, environment, and emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to accurately and legibly chart written communication. Ability to perform housekeeping duties; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash. Ability to assist clients to ambulate safely. Walking, reaching, and/or bending. Lifting not to exceed 25 pounds. Ability to transfer clients from bed to standing and sitting positions and from sitting position to standing.

Willingness to wear a mask throughout the entire shift. Received Covid vaccine, or weekly testing required per state guidelines JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in orientation and ongoing InService training program Maintain client confidentiality. (HIPPA) Provides personal care services (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and feeding) to clients in their place of residence.

Provides assistance to and from the toilet or commode and emptying and cleaning of the commode. Provides assistance with incontinence aids. Provides catheter care, which includes skincare, emptying the collection bag, and reporting any equipment issues. Observes problems with the skin and provides preventative skincare.

Keeps intake and output records, as requested by the Care Manager. Provides assistance with ambulation as needed. Assists with transferring mobility-impaired clients. Uses Gait belt or Hoyer lift, if required. Assists with turning and positioning of bedbound clients. Assists with care of hearing aids, glasses, dentures, and personal belongings.

Assists with range-of-motion exercises and physical therapy exercises as prescribed by RN or physical therapists. Supervises the safety of memory-impaired and judgment-impaired clients. Home maintenance, including but not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dishes, cleaning the bathroom, taking out garbage, dusting and picking up, and changing linens.

Laundry service, including washing, drying, ironing, and putting away. Meal preparation according to diet instructions. Makes meals attractive, balanced, and nutritious. Assist with shopping and errands. (If preapproved by Lifespan) Pet care, including feeding, assistance with veterinary care, maintenance of litter box, and grooming.

Plant care, watering of plants inside and outside, and other light gardening activities. Assistance to the client with appropriate social/recreational activities. Supervise clients in the taking of pre-dispensed medication. Reports all changes in the client's condition to the Care Manager. Understand and comply with agency policies regarding safety and infection control WORK HABITS: Know and follow Lifespan policy.

Maintain client confidentiality. Represent Lifespan in the community in a professional manner. Understand boundaries and limits of professional relationships and roles with Lifespan. Ability to independently track accepted schedule, to show up to shifts on time, and work hours of shifts as scheduled. Ability to get along with coworkers and management and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.

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