Provides in-home personal care and routine tasks for eligible patients residing on EBCI trust lands. All in-home tasks are assigned by the supervisor to the aide in accordance with physician orders for skilled home health care, respite care, CAP services and chore services. All related duties for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) are in compliance with NC DHHS and NCBON standards of practice.
- Implements the ordered plan of care for patients as assigned by the Aide Services RN Supervisor. Is expected to make 25-30 in-home aide visits a week; less is required if patients are approved for longer periods of in-home care to meet individualized patient need.
- Monitors vital signs as specified by the plan of care, understands normal parameters and identifies when results outside of the normal parameters are to be reported to the RN or RN Supervisor.
- Requires excellent time management skills. Completes flow sheets daily. Completes daily visit record and mileage daily. Submits accurate documentation as instructed by the RN Supervisor.
- Has a general understanding of sound documentation practice.
- Demonstrates safe practices by using proper body mechanics, following policies for sharp/dangerous material handling and disposal, and reporting and/or acting to correct unsafe conditions.
- Cleans equipment after use. Cleans CNA bag and all supplies at least monthly, evaluating equipment to ensure that it remains in good working order. Responsible for restocking CNA bag as needed per supply process.
- Attends all mandatory agency in-services. Completes monthly aide services continuing education as assigned by Supervisor. Completes at least 12 hours of work related education per year.
- Participates in Pl committee and projects as assigned.
- Assists in the office with filing, copying, answering phones, and special projects as schedule permits and instructed by supervisor or administrator. May be detailed to assist in other PHHS programs during down time.
- Requires the ability to organize work, deal effectively with the public and fellow staff members, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, follow instructions, and work as a member of a team as well as independently.
- May be required to takes breaks and lunch time in the patient home pending the needs of the patient and caregiver, following industry standards of home care.
- Promotes efficient operation of all in-home care programs by completing all assigned tasks.
- Expected to obtain continuing education both through in-service training and self-propelled training modules both in- house and on location.
- Perform job duties according to established safety guideline and Tribal policies.
- In the event of a public health emergency, employee may be reassigned to a duty station to ensure safety and treatment are delivered to the public as quickly as possible.
- May be required to remain at work or report to work during times when admin leave is granted in order to meet the needs of patient's and program operations
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. CPR/First Aid and NC CNA certification required, with no prior substantiated history of abuse, neglect, misappropriation or violation of patient rights.
- Must have thorough knowledge of programs offered, policies and procedures of PHHS and Tribal In Home Care Service Programs.
- Requires the ability to perform various CNA skills.
- Must have basic clerical skills.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity is required.
- Must maintain current CNA and CPR/First Aid Certifications, as well as provide proof of current automobile liability insurance, all without lapse.
- Three (3) to six (6) months are required to become proficient in most phases of the job.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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