DIVINE MOONLIGHT HOME SERVICE, LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: IN-HOME AIDE / CNA
CLASSIFICATION:
REPORTS TO: Service Supervisor/RN
JOB SUMMARY:
The Divine Moonlight Home Service, LLC staffing In-Home Aides will provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to home support care clients in a manner that meets or exceeds State, Federal, and Agency expectations, under the guidelines and supervision of the professional health personnel to ensure quality and safe of In-Home Aide services.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following must be safely performed with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to other employees, clients or self:
1. Provides and/or assist clients with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair, feeding and nourishment, incontinence care.
2. Performs and/or assists clients with passive range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfer to and from bed, floor, wheelchair, and shower chairs as needed.
3. Positions clients in bed and/or chair when appropriate.
4. Responds to client’s request and corrects environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner.
5. Documents and reports care provided and client observations including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental or behavioral conditions and family situations or needs to appropriate health care professional.
6. Obtains and performs vital signs, heights and weights, intake and output measurements, etc.
7. Knows and is able to respond to emergency needs such as Heimlich maneuver, CPR and other disaster procedures designated by Agency policies.
8. Attends to work assignments and in-service training. The Nurse Aide (NA) is responsible for maintaining 12 hours of in-service each year as governed by OBRA regulations. The NA must renew listing every 24 months.
9. Observes Agency policies and procedures regarding attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, customer service and other policies and procedures that may be introduced from time to time.
10. Gives reminders of self-administration medications which are ordered by a physician or other persons authorized by State Law to prescribe medicines.
11. Performs incidental household services that are essential to the client’s care at home dust, mop, and sweep, vacuum, make bed, change bed, or do laundry.
12. Interacts and assists clients and other disciplines and departments.
13. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
q Proof of verification of status on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry for Nurse Aides (NAs)
q Proof of two references
q Proof of background check with consent to obtain from the employee
q Copies of medical and employee training records
q Proof of the immunization record for current tuberculosis testing (PPD or Mantoux) and then yearly thereafter
q Be able to read, write and follow instructions
q Must have completed an approved Nurse Aide training program and/or approved competency evaluation program
q A positive attitude towards the care of the sick and elderly
q Demonstration of maturity and proficiency in performing the necessary job duties
q Must possess a valid driver’s license, personal means of transportation, and a safe driving record
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
q Visual and hearing ability sufficing to comprehend written and verbal communication
q Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing
q Ability to deal with stress
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
