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The starting rate is $18.50 and it is a Mon-Fri position 7am-3pm

We offer the Following:

+ Premium Compensation

+ Great Benefits Package

+ Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Paid time off

PROGRAM ASSISTANT/CNA

Responsible to: Adult Day Care RN

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to Adult Day Care Program registrants. Organizes and implements an on-going program of activities designed to meet the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each registrant. This position requires working a flexible schedule that accommodates the needs of registrants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs personal care functions and other restorative nursing measures for registrants according to the registrant’s care plan.

• Assists with all activities of daily living as needed (eg. - bathing, dressing, toileting, shaving) to maintain the registrant’s highest functioning level.

• Dispose of soiled linen per facility policy.

• Reports changes in registrant’s conditions to the Program RN and Coordinator and/or LPN as necessary.

• Serves lunch and applicable nourishments/refreshments.

• Assists with feeding as indicated in registrant’s care plan.

• Documents appropriate charts, reports and records as needed pursuant to established procedures and practices.

• Attends educational in-services at least three (3) hours every quarter to meet the annual requirement of twelve (12) hours per calendar year.

• Ensure that department work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.

• Use supplies in an effective, efficient manner.

• Encourages registrants to participate in activities programming and transportation and events held off-site.

• Leads small group and individual activities.

• Works with each registrant to ascertain individual leisure time, activities, hobbies and interests.

+ Assists in developing a planned program of meaningful and diverse activities.

• Participates in department meetings and staff development programs.

• Maintains confidentiality of all registrant’s information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Actively participates in Customer Service Initiatives and attends all mandatory facility in-service educational trainings.

• Is aware of, signed, and received a copy of the document outlining the expectations of all CNAs.

• Maintains and safeguards entrusted confidential information, follows the requirements and regulations of HIPAA and PRNC’s Compliance Plan and it’s Code of Conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification as a New York State Nurses Aide in good standing on the NYS Nurse Aide Registry.

• Knowledge of and interest in structured activity programming including arts and crafts.

• Experience working with senior population.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Familiarity with healthcare documentation.

• Ability to lead small groups and individual activities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.