Job Description

CNA - Home Health Aide

PACE of West Baltimore (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an integrated, home and community-based care model designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain part of their communities for as long as safely possible. We care for our participants through the harmony of center-based services and personalized in-home care, spanning clinical, behavioral, and social services. PACE is a proven, cost-effective care model, saving states an average of 13% versus other Medicaid services including nursing homes and community-based waiver programs. PACE of West Baltimore's unique approach to PACE is enhanced by our deep expertise in in-home care, clinical geriatrics, data analytics and virtual care technology, all for the purpose of improving the health and quality of life of our patients.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator, the CNA - Home Health Aide is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and other assigned duties within their homes. Monitors health status and provides a safe environment for participants. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed.
• Follows schedule for daily/weekly assignments.
• Participates in participant's care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams.
• May rotate into day center services as a CNA as applicable and deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager or Home Care Coordinator.
• May rotate into the clinic as a CNA as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager.
• May rotate to provide Day Center escort for participants in the community as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
• Consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Other duties as requested/assigned.
• Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
• Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant's expressed wishes.
• Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.
• CNA License in the state of Maryland.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• PTO including vacation, sick, and 11 paid holidays.
• Short-term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• FSA, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefit Account tax benefits.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance from another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
• Ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lit, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment.
• Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled and recurring deadlines.

Work Environment

• Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. Must have the ability to work under moderate pressure to meet scheduled appointments or deadlines while dealing with frail, disabled and/or confused participants/clients. Subject to individuals who may have the potential for physical or verbal aggression. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.
• Environmental Conditions Workspace may be shared. Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, substances, and other conditions common to an office environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. PACE of West Baltimore is an Alcohol/Drug/Smoke-Free Workplace.

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