Home Care Aide- C.N.A.

Knowledge

Working knowledge of: HIPAA regulations. Adult care practice and procedures. Bay Aging policies and procedures related to Home Care. Has knowledge of medical equipment on usage and basic maintenance such as Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, catheters, glucometer and any specialized equipment required by the care plan. Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually ABILITIES Speak, read and write English Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances. Communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Communicate with clients’ families to ensure good continuity of care. Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential. Be observant of changes in client’s condition or environment. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, pull, push wheelchairs and lift up to 25lbs unassisted. QualificationsThe work is performed in the client’s home and in public areas. It requires repeated standing, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing and lifting of weights up to 25lbs unassisted. None of the essential functions of the position can be performed virtually away from the assigned places of work. Must be 18 years of age Must have completion documentation for a a state-approved education program that includes both instructions on the principles of nursing and supervised clinical work curriculum or maintains licensure as a C.N.A. issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination or complete a Tuberculosis screening.

FLSA status: This is a non-exempt position.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work. Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. Bay Aging is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact MaDena DuChemin, Director, Human Resources at (804) 758-2386, Ext. 1228 or mduchemin@bayaging.org.