CNA

Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (Female)                                                                                                   FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

STATUS : Full Time

NORMAL WORKING HOURS / DAYS :   Saturday - Sunday (3pm-11pm)                                            RATE : $23.06 an hour

$$$$$ We offer a Sign on Bonus of $1000.00 $$$$$

About the Organization :

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us and to review the complete job description, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org .

The is seeking for a CNA to be responsible for supporting individual(s) with developmental disabilities whose medical needs are complex. The CNA primarily provides assistance to the individuals in the areas of delegated medical treatment, personal care, meal preparation and feeding, lifting and transferring (when applicable), and most activities of daily living. Responsibilities also include developing linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, and accompaniment to community based events.

Here’s a Snapshot of What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day :

Essential Functions :

Personal Care :

• Works in cooperation with a delegating nurse, CLS and Program Manager to perform duties essential to providing quality healthcare to individuals receiving services at the Arc services.
• Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance in personal grooming and hygiene to include assistance with toileting, oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, and lifting / transferring (when indicated).
• Assists with and / or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individuals as necessary
• Turns and repositions individuals, alone or with assistance, to promote skin integrity according to the individuals’ nursing plan of care.
• Assists individuals with selecting and wearing clothing that is appropriate for the weather, in good condition, and stylish.
• Community Integration and Participation
• Locates and facilitates individual’s participation in community and leisure activities to include providing transportation to appointments or activities.  Must be able to drive and operate a wheelchair lift van and tie downs.
• Provides training and assistance to individual in developing safety skills as well as daily living skills with a goal of increased independence in these areas.
• Encourages individual to make choices and to develop relationships with people outside of the individual’s home
• Encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles via training, planning, and advocacy.
• Establishes and maintains good, positive public relations within the neighborhood and community.

Financial Management :

Home Operation and Maintenance :

Communication and Documentation :

Professionalism :

Mental, Physical, & Visual Demands :

Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry an individual of medium build with assistance (such as 2-person lift).  The CNA may perform tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluid, or tissues and use protective equipment as required.

Working Conditions :

Works in the residential home and must be able to respond to emergencies effectively.

Flexibility is a must.

Comments :

This position description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified.  Other functions or duties may be assigned and management retains the right to add to, or change the duties of this position at any time.

Requirements

You are the Ideal Candidate If You Have :

A valid CNA license for the state of Maryland is required.  At least 1 year of related experience working with individuals in a care-giving setting. Good driving record, reliable vehicle, and current Maryland Driver’s license. Must be able to successfully complete training requirements of The Arc. Strong communication skills and demonstrated care-giving skills such as personal care provision and repositioning skills is required. Must be able to lift a person with assistance (two-person lift).

Salary Description : $23.06-$24.45hr

About The Arc of Prince George's County :

Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county.

We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are :