Nursing Assistant

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* SUMMARY:

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** SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
*** The PCA plan of care is based on the initial and on-going assessments that are performed by a home care RNCM.
* The PCA assists in providing and/or maintaining optimal physical and emotional comforts to frail elders, in the participant’s home, community setting, day health center, and dementia unit, and during transport and on appointments.
* The PCA assists participants and their families toward achieving maximum self-reliance and independence within their environment, day health center, and dementia unit.
* The PCA performs the care or services that are outlined in the individual participant’s Care Plan; any Care Guidelines that are pertinent to the participant’s diagnosis are specified in the Care Plan.
* The PCA performs a variety of tasks and services for the participant, including:
Personal Care, Assistance with activities, Assistance with meal preparation/feeding, Assistance with toileting/managing incontinence, simple treatments, shopping, medication reminder, laundry services, extending hours care, homemaking services/chores, transportation and off site appointment support.
* The PCA is responsible for accurate timely documentation as required by the service area they are supporting; including but not limited to the care and/or services provided on every visit and or encounter, transport and appointment, on the PCA/CNA progress note; the PCA keeps the RNCM and or clinic nurse informed of the participant’s progress.
* Immediately reports all customer service complaints, all deviations from set schedule and appointments to supervisor / manager.
* The PCA responds to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Works only within established scope of practice.
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* KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

*** H.S. diploma or GED required
* Valid Michigan Driver's license
* Current CPR card required
* Certification is optional though preferred, but must have one (1) year experience with a frail or elderly population
* Experience must be in a long-term care, hospital, or home care setting
* Must have received certificate of completion from a formal training program (Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, etc.) outside of PACE SEMI
* The PCA participates in annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training
* The PCA must possess the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships
* The PCA shows respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers
* The PCA must have the ability to problem solve and interpret instructions
* The PCA must be able to organize and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate job responsibilities
* Ability to work sensitively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
* Ability to relate to those participants with dementia and/or developmental disabilities
* The PCA must be able to perform duties in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
* Must meet a standardized set of competencies (approval by CMS) before working independently
* PCA competency is monitored and maintained in a variety of ways:  + Initially, through a skills check-off performance evaluation of specific tasks upon hire and orientation to the program, and annually thereafter  + Job related competency in-services including a practicum demonstration and written assessment  + Mandatory in-service training  + Department staff meetings
* Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

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