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Certified Nurse AideQuality Private Duty Care • Livingston, TN, United States
Certified Nurse Aide

Certified Nurse Aide

Quality Private Duty Care • Livingston, TN, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The personal care attendant is an employee, trained to provide personal care and related services in the home. He / She functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Director or the Assistant Director of Patient Services and / or the RN Team Leader.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Completion of a basic aide training program consistent with state requirements,

if any, which include hospital experience and for which a certificate has been

obtained.

  • Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience
  • providing home health visits preferred.

  • Ability to read and write consistent with job requirements.
  • Has received the appropriate PCA training related to the following :
  • Methodology of assisting clients to achieve maximum self-reliance.
  • Principles of nutrition and meal preparation.
  • Principles of the aging process.
  • Understanding the emotional problems of illness & long term home care.
  • Procedure for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant environment.
  • That all changes in client condition must be reported to the nurse.
  • Maintaining the ethics and confidentiality of client care.
  • Cooperate with the health care team.
  • Providing and maintaining appropriate and required records.
  • Comprehends the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
  • Shows an interest and concern for people.
  • Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.
  • Freedom from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-
  • workers and presents the required documents that indicate such.

  • Appropriate work experience.
  • Possession of the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing
  • and maintaining a good work relationship with the client, client's family, and

    the personnel of the Agency.

  • Reliability of transportation.
  • Valid TN Driver's License.
  • Auto insurance as required by agency.
  • Safe driving record.
  • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene.
  • Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
  • Plans and prepares nutritious meals. Provides for patient / client shopping needs and completes other out of home errands when instructed to do so by the supervisor.
  • Assists client with ambulation.
  • Assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse.
  • Assists as needed with rehabilitative processes.
  • Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan.
  • Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
  • Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household.
  • Establishes a relationship with client and family, which transmits trust and confidentiality.
  • Prepares a report of his / her visit on the day it is performed and incorporates it into the clinical record weekly.
  • Reports any changes in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to her / his immediate supervisor.
  • Carries out her assignment as instructed by the Supervisor and reports when he / she is unable to do so.
  • Works with personnel of other agencies in the client's care as directed by the supervisor.
  • Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, according to the Plan of Care.
  • Follows universal precautions when giving any aspects of client care.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business activities, and personnel.
  • Performs ONLY those functions as specified for each individual client.
  • Responds to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of clients.
  • Follows emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury, or significant change in client's condition.
  • Attends team conferences when directed. Participates and offers input regarding the patient's care and progress toward individual patient goals.
  • Understands and assures adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seeks guidance and further clarification of organizational policies, procedures, and processes when uncertainty / confusion arises.
  • Provides input in the evaluation of other team member's job performance upon request.
  • Attends in-services, seminars, or other meetings as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.
  • Participates willingly with special projects and overtime work when requested.
  • Maintains a professional attitude when working with staff, fostering the team philosophy and team environment for all personnel.
  • Always provides proper notification and / or advance notice for absence or tardiness without abuse.
  • Does not allow personal affairs to interfere with scheduled work time.
  • Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
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