Description

The C.N.A Program Assistant will provide personal care, medication administration, and monthly wellness vitals/weights with Registered Nurse oversight.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist clients in arriving and leaving program site. Including removal of coats, wellness screening, assisting with walkers and wheelchairs.
• Assists Activity Coordinator with activities, special events and parties.
• Reports unusual behavior or changes in behavior/health of clients (disposition, wandering, illness) to Manager or Nurse
• Assists with toileting/bathroom hygiene of clients per client’s individual care plan.
• Informs Manager of all schedule changes within an appropriate amount of time
• Communicates in an appropriate manner with clients, caregivers, case managers, staff and volunteers.
• Daily documentation of activates, behaviors, wellness, and toileting 
• Participates/leads Health and Wellness Activities
• Administers medication per the Medication Administration Record for each participant
• Conducts monthly vitals and weight for each participant, and as needed
• Maintains communication with the Nurse regarding clients well-being and safety concerns
• Provides input into Initial, Annual, and Quarterly Care Plan reviews
• Maintains the Wellness Room, and Medication Administration Area 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or GED 
• Certified Nursing Assistant 
• Demonstrate an aptitude in working with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, or other related dementias, and cognitive impairments.
• Must be responsible and work well with others.
• Experienced in working with the elderly, handicapped or dementia patients is preferred.
• Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without being prompted.
• CPR and First Aid certified 

Special Conditions of Employment

• TB risk assessment upon hire 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Undergo a background check