Certified Nursing Assistant PACE at N H Care Ltd

Murrieta, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

32.04

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing care, Vital signs monitoring, Patient escort, Activities of daily living assistance, Infection control, Patient teaching, Documentation, Recreational activity planning, Basic life support, Communication skills, Time management, Teamwork, Elderly care, Medical equipment maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants. The Certified Nursing Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) PACE by supporting the nursing team with daily nursing care and services. This role will perform routine technical tasks and health screenings with participants. In addition, this role will assist participants with their basic needs, activities of daily living, recreational activities, and provide escort services for participants traveling to and from medical appointments and services. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm(30-minute lunch) Responsibilities * Performs and records routine technical tasks for participants, such as vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), collection of specimens, intake and output, and measurements * Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of participants by safely escorting, lifting, and positioning participants * Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by registered nurses * Cleans, organizes, and maintains participant, program, and unit areas, including equipment * Considers special needs and behaviors of specific participant age groups * Prepares and performs recreational activities with participants, as needed * Performs and assists with home visits, including activities of daily living (ADLs), transfers, and companionship * Accompanies and escorts participants to medical appointments and pharmacy drop-offs/pick-ups * Provides personal care for participants, such as toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing, and grooming * Assists management in carrying out the activity program, including serving meals/snacks and performing meal counts * Aids participants and families, as needed * Escorts participants and assists with the transfer of equipment and supplies, as needed * Records all participant care and services in accordance with established policies and procedures * Monitors and reports any variances from normal participant activity to the nurse for further assessment * Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms * Attends and actively participates in the intake and assessment process, as needed * Shares accountability for overall participant health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams Qualifications Education/Experience * High school diploma or GED required * Active California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment * AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques * Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement * Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with the frail elderly population required Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) * Reliable transportation needed - May need to occasionally meet participants at medical appointments outside of regularly scheduled work hours (before regular start times/after) * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form * Knowledgeable about and experience with working with elderly populations * Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Excellent planning and organizational ability * Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently * Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements * Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weight * Ability to stand for long periods of time Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more! Pay range: $22.88 - $32.04 per hour, depending on experience. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

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Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides daily nursing care, health screenings, and assistance with activities of daily living for senior participants. They also support the nursing team by escorting participants to appointments and maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.