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Caregivers and/or CNA'S/or Student Nurses needed for medically fragile quadriplegic developmentally disabled young adults. Small 6-bed facilities in Paradise, great nursing experience, competitive wages, wonderful work environment in a home-like setting. Some medical background preferred. Will train the right individuals!
Expected to pass a drug test, including THC.
Shift: NOC (11:00pm-7:00am) -Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Preferred start date: ASAP
Benefits at 30 Hours a week. Alpine Home pays 100% of employee's premiums.
Message us with your email address to receive an application OR come to 5577 Carli Court Paradise, CA to fill out one in person.
Call Allye (Staffing Coordinator) at (530) 872-2297 for more information.
TITLE OF POSITION: Nursing Assistant (NA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Developmentally Disabled Nursing Assistant (DDNA), Medication Technician (Med Tech)
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
ABLE TO BE PROFICIENT IN THESE SKILLS FOLLOWING TRAINING:
1. Possess sufficient direct-care nursing skills necessary to meet the needs of medically fragile individuals
2. Client transporting, lifting, positioning and therapy equipment
3. Kitchen appliances
4. Client feeding pump, nebulizer, suction machine, oxygen concentrator, portable oxygen tanks, oxygen saturation monitor, blood pressure device, and stethoscope
5. Mechanical toys and switches
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Paid by facility if needed
1. CPR Certificate
2. First Aid Certificate
3. CNA or DDNA certification. (DDNA program is provided by Alpine Homes, and must be completed within 90-days of hire)
4. Pre-employment finger printing via live scan clearance (employee’s responsibility)
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
1. Attendance is expected monthly at all in-service meetings sponsored by Alpine Homes.
2. Professional growth is highly encouraged.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Physically able to provide direct care to individuals with no self-help skills; a strong, healthy back is essential in order to lift, push, pull, or roll clients weighing up to 130 lbs
2. Physically able to maneuver awkward and/or heavy therapy equipment
3. Lift and handle large boxes and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.
4. Provide CPR and First Aide in emergencies until professional medical help arrives
5. Wear gloves, wear mask, gown or other protective devices as appropriate
6. Every staff must work every other weekend, one shift during the week and some holidays.
(Seasonal position exempted)
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
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Night shift 11PM-7AM
Work Location: In person
