CNA - Day Center

Under the supervision of the Day Center Director provides personal care and services according to individual care plans for participants of the PACE Organization of Rhode Island.

• As an IDT member reports regularly on personal care services provided, participants' self-care abilities and their expressed wishes. Attends care plan meetings as requested.
• Keeps current on and follows individual participant care plans. Adheres to PACE-RI safety requirements and participant care plans regarding use of assistive devices (e.g., gait belts, hoyer lifts, slide boards, etc.).
• Provides personal care and services including toileting, bathing/showering, eating assistance, grooming and oral care. Performs vital signs checks and weight monitoring according to PACE-RI's policy and doctor's orders.
• Provides behavioral supervision and support for participants, monitors, and responds to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, exit seeking, etc.
• Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to personal alarm devices.
• Assists participants with physical activities in support of restorative care plans (e.g. walking for exercise) as assigned.
• Uses proper universal and standard precautions and COVID-19 PPE according to PACE policy and procedure.
• Follows nursing instructions as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and current participant care and service logs as required.
• Assists with meal service and clean-up of dining areas.
• Maintains order of personal care areas including but not limited to, coatroom, bath/shower rooms, personal care/linen supply areas, participant rooms, and laundry areas.
• Assists with stocking and maintaining personal care supplies for use in Day Center. Notifies Day Center Director of low inventory to avoid running out of supplies.
• Assists with Laundry duties
• Assists with implementing recreation programs in a group setting and 1: 1 as needed;
  Attends to personal care needs of participants during recreation activities and assists participants in participating in recreation activities as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure that the needs of participants are consistently met and that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained.
• Provides in-home care including personal care and housekeeping services as assigned.
• Escorts participants to outside appointments, as necessary.
• Understands and adheres to PACE policies and procedures and PACE's Participant Rights Policy.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive participant and agency information.
• Attends staff and participant care planning meetings as requested, and department and agency in-services as required.
• Works rotating weekends and/or holidays as assigned.
• May be requested to work at other PACE-RI sites.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of clear, thorough documentation as crucial to good participant care ; completes and enters accurate, thorough participant documentation in the electronic health record; enters documentation for assessments, orders, and notes within required time frames.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively
• Ability to proficiently perform clinical/skilled tasks associated within scope of position
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required

• Physical ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, lift, stand, walk, stretch and reach for…