Direct Care/CNA/Med Tech/Nursing Assistant/Nursing Student

Direct Care/CNA/Med Tech/Nursing Assistant/Nursing Student

09 Sep 2024
California, Chico, 95926 Chico USA

Direct Care/CNA/Med Tech/Nursing Assistant/Nursing Student

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Nursing Assistants, CNA's, Nursing Students, Med Techs and/or Direct Care Staff needed for developmentally disabled young adults. Small 6-bed facility in Paradise, great nursing experience, competitive wages (above average wage), wonderful work environment in a home-like setting. Some medical background preferred but will provide training for the right individuals, 3:1 client staff ratio. You will gain experience working with various PT/OT programs, nursing skills, and feeling accomplished and fulfilled at the end of your shift.

We are happy to work with school schedules and encourage continuing education.

Please read thru our attached job description and come by and fill out an application!

Full-Time PM shifts 2:45pm-11:15pm

Come to 5577 Carli Court, Paradise, CA or 1269 Kling Court and put in an application.

Call Grethe (530) 872-2296 or Stephanie (530) 872-3352 for more information.

ALPINE HOMES

Position Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) or Developmentally Disabled Nursing Assistant (DDNA)

REPORTS TO: 1. Manager

2. QIDP, for Individual Service Plan (ISP) related issues

3. Administrator & RN Administrator

POSITION CONTRIBUTION: Provide direct-care services to the developmentally disabled population

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs prescribed client care duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, schedules and individual Nursing Care Plan

a. Bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing

b. Oral care

c. Feeding by mouth or through gastrostomy and jejunostomy tube

d. Individual Service Plan and recreational programs

e. Weigh and measure clients

2. Performs specified procedures upon receipt of training and certification in proficiency:

a. Administer medication by mouth, or via gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes

b. Tracheotomy care and suctioning

c. Oral suctioning

d. Administer oxygen

e. Respiratory treatments via nebulizer

f. Suppositories/enemas

3. Record/chart vitals and data as instructed, or as medically appropriate

4. Identifies and reports any abnormal client condition to RN on duty

5. Assist consultants (physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician, pharmacist, dietitian

and massage therapist) in performing their duties

6. Perform general housekeeping duties

7. Report structural and equipment items in need of repair

8. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Training Provided

(ESSENTIAL SKILLS)

1. Possess sufficient direct-care nursing skills necessary to meet the needs of medically fragile individuals

OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT: Training Provided

1. Client transporting, lifting, positioning and therapy equipment

2. Kitchen appliances

3. Client feeding pump, nebulizer, suction machine, oxygen concentrator, portable oxygen tanks, oxygen saturation monitor, blood pressure device, and stethoscope 4- Mechanical toys and switches

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: willing to obtain, paid for by facility if needed

1. CPR Certificate

2. First Aid Certificate

3. CNA or DDNA certification. (DDNA is provided by facility and must be competed within 90

days of hire.

4. Live Scan fingerprinting (paid by employee)

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

1. Attendance is required monthly at all in-service meetings sponsored by Alpine Homes.

2. Professional growth is highly encouraged,

WORK ENVIRONMENT/?HYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Physically able to provide direct care to individuals with no self-help skills; a strong, healthy

2. back is essential in order to lift, push, pull, or roll clients weighing up to 130 lbs.

3. Physically able to maneuver awkward and/or heavy therapy equipment

4. Lift and handle large boxes and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.

5. Provide CPR and First Aide in emergencies until professional medical help arrives

6. Wear gloves when exposed to clients' body fluids

6. Wear mask, gown or other protective devices as appropriate

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES:

1. Support administrative decisions and lead by example

2. Must be neat in appearance

3. Possess organizational skills

4. Able to work without direct supervision

5. Willing to learn new skills

6. Maintain client, employee and administrative confidentiality

7. Possess positive interpersonal skills with clients, staff, visitors, and members of the health team

8. Flexible work habits

9. Maintain ethical and professional standards at all times

10.Dependable and punctual, and avoid unfavorable trends in attendance

11.Interest and participation in continuing education and facility meetings

12.Telephone etiquette

13. Possess team-building characteristics

14. Follow all policies and procedures set forth in our facilities

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC19433417
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    Competitive Wages
  • Hiring Company
    California
  • Date
    2021-09-09
  • Deadline
    2021-11-08
  • Category

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