Nursing Assistant (Bloomfield)

SUMMARY

The P articipant Care Associate (PCA), provides supportive services to the participant; including but not limited to in the home or community setting, during transport and on appointments, or and in the day health center. The PCA’s responsibilities for each participant are specified in the PCA/CNA Care Plan. The following statements are intended to describe the essential elements, functions, and requirements of the position. The list should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an individual assigned to this job.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: The PCA plan of care is based on the initial and on-going assessments that are performed by a home care RNCM. The PCA assists in providing and/or maintaining optimal physical and emotional comforts to frail elders, in the participant’s home, community setting, day health center, and dementia unit, and during transport and on appointments. The PCA assists participants and their families toward achieving maximum self-reliance and independence within their environment, day health center, and dementia unit.

The PCA performs the care or services that are outlined in the individual participant’s Care Plan; any Care Guidelines that are pertinent to the participant’s diagnosis are specified in the Care Plan. The PCA performs a variety of tasks and services for the participant, including: Personal Care, Assistance with activities, Assistance with meal preparation/feeding, Assistance with toileting/managing incontinence, simple treatments, shopping, medication reminder, laundry services, extending hours care, homemaking services/chores, transportation and off site appointment support.

The PCA is responsible for accurate timely documentation as required by the service area they are supporting; including but not limited to the care and/or services provided on every visit and or encounter, transport and appointment, on the PCA/CNA progress note; the PCA keeps the RNCM and or clinic nurse informed of the participant’s progress. Immediately reports all customer service complaints, all deviations from set schedule and appointments to supervisor / manager. The PCA responds to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures. Works only within established scope of practice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: H.S. diploma or GED required Valid Michigan Driver's license Current CPR card required Certification is optional though preferred, but must have one (1) year experience with a frail or elderly population Experience must be in a long-term care, hospital, or home care setting Must have received certificate of completion from a formal training program (Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, etc.) outside of PACE SEMI The PCA participates in annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training The PCA must…

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