CNA - Medical Home Care job at Jewish Senior Services in Fairfield

Jewish Senior Services is at the momment seeking for CNA - Medical Home Care on Sat, 30 Nov 2013 01:09:08 GMT. Reports To: Nurse Case Manager or Supervisor of Clinical Services Hours: 40 DUTIES Essential Responsibilities: 1.Under the direction of the Nurse Case...

CNA - Medical Home Care

Location: Fairfield Connectic! ut

Description: Jewish Senior Services is at the momment seeking for CNA - Medical Home Care right now, this job will be placed in Connecticut. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. DESCRIPTION

Summary: functions under the direction of a Nurse Case Manager or Nursing Supervisor in providing direct patient care services as outlined within the essential duties. Required to lift, transfer, and transport adult clients. Provide personal care to clients and keeps record on personal health care activities as defined within the respective regulatory environment.

Reports To: Nurse Case Manager or Supervisor of Clinical Services

Hours: 40

DUTIES

Essential Responsibilities: 1.Under the direction of the Nurse Case Manager, Supervisor ! of Clinical Services the following personal care duties may be performed in assisting the patient:

• Personal hygiene
• Ambulation
• Meal preparation and eating
• Dressing
• Shaving
• Toileting and incontinent care

2.Performs duties as listed on the care plan and oriented and educated by the nurse. These may include:

• Shampoo
• Assisting with the use of devices required for daily living such as a wheelchair, walker, crutches or cane, mechanical lift, with on site orientation by a nurse for each patient with a mechanical lift

3.Assist with prescribed range of motion exercises under the supervision of the case manager
4.As assigned, prepares special diets. Record intake and output. Encourages and offers fluids to provide adequate oral intake.
5.Records all personal care and therapeutic activities.
6.Reports any observed and behavioral changes in the client and reports to the Cas! e Manager.
7.Follows infection control standard precautions and safety policies per agency, state and federal regulations. Uses personal protective equipment as required.
8.Maintains a clean and neat environment for the client.
9.Assists the client to meet socialization needs and maintains a dignified quality of life for the client.
10.According to state and federal regulations handles clean, soiled and contaminated linens as instructed and properly dispose of waste material.
11.Completes activity sheets and time slips in accordance with agency policy.
12.Responds quickly and courteously to requests of the client.
13.Maintains confidentiality of client information.
14.As instructed per the plan of care medication reminders.
15.Record temperature, pulse, respirations and weight, and communicates changes to Nurse Case Manager.
16.Report all accidents and injuries to the Jewish Home Care Agency.
17.Utilizes effective written/verbal c! ommunication in English.
18.Follows established guidelines of commu! nication and authority.
19.Dependability.
20.Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:
Education Certification as required by State of Connecticut regulations. Employed as a nurses aide within the past twenty-four (24) months. Must achieve a passing score on the test administered per agency policies. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Essential Responsibilities:
1.Under the direction of the Nurse Case Manager, Supervisor of Clinical Services the following personal care duties may be performed in assisting the patient:

• Personal hygiene
• Ambulation
• Meal preparation and eating
• Dressing
• Shaving
• Toileting and incontinent care

2.Performs duties as listed on the care plan and oriented and educated by the nurse. These may include:

• Shampoo
• Assisting with the use of devices required for daily living s! uch as a wheelchair, walker, crutches or cane, mechanical lift, with on site orientation by a nurse for each patient with a mechanical lift

3.Assist with prescribed range of motion exercises under the supervision of the case manager
4.As assigned, prepares special diets. Record intake and output. Encourages and offers fluids to provide adequate oral intake.
5.Records all personal care and therapeutic activities.
6.Reports any observed and behavioral changes in the client and reports to the Case Manager.
7.Follows infection control standard precautions and safety policies per agency, state and federal regulations. Uses personal protective equipment as required.
8.Maintains a clean and neat environment for the client.
9.Assists the client to meet socialization needs and maintains a dignified quality of life for the client.
10.According to state and federal regulations handles clean, soiled and contaminated linens as instructed and proper! ly dispose of waste material.
11.Completes activity sheets and time! slips in accordance with agency policy.
12.Responds quickly and courteously to requests of the client.
13.Maintains confidentiality of client information.
14.As instructed per the plan of care medication reminders.
15.Record temperature, pulse, respirations and weight, and communicates changes to Nurse Case Manager.
16.Report all accidents and injuries to the Jewish Home Care Agency.
17.Utilizes effective written/verbal communication in English.
18.Follows established guidelines of communication and authority.
19.Dependability.
20.Other duties as assigned.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 01:09:08 GMT

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