Nursing Assistant - Village of Westland Community Living - nights

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, home care setting, or PACE setting Required completion of a basic nursing assistant training program. Must have received certificate of completion from a formal training program (Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, etc.) outside of PACE SEMI The CLA participates in annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training The CLA must possess the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships The CLA shows respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers The CLA must have the ability to problem solve and interpret instructions The CLA must be able to organize and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate job responsibilities Ability to work sensitively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds Ability to relate to those participants with dementia and/or developmental disabilities The CLA must be able to perform duties in an atmosphere of frequent interruption Must meet a standardized set of competencies (approval by CMS) before working independently CLA competency is monitored and maintained in a variety of ways: Initially, through a skills check-off performance evaluation of specific tasks upon hire and orientation to the program, and annually thereafter Job related competency in-services including a practicum demonstration and written assessment Mandatory in-service training Department staff meetings Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact. SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions are variable. With exposure to communicable diseases, due to participant environment. There is also potential for exposure to chemicals such as cleaning solutions and medications The CLA is supervised regularly in the community setting, by the manager and RNCM by direct or indirect supervision. At this time the participant’s satisfaction with the Care Plan and CLA is evaluated Driving is required within PACE SEMI catchment area The CLA must have reliable transportation available on a daily basis, a current valid driver’s license, must maintain an acceptable driving record, and provide proof of current automobile insurance The CLA must have the ability to transfer and assist with moving patients; frequent walking, bending, and lifting of forty (40) pounds or more may be needed in the performance of duties The CLA may be required to change participant assignments based on the changing acuity level, participant needs, and participant census. At PACE Southeast Michgan our employee experience is a combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, mission, vision, values, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic. They make choices according to what is best for our participants and strive to make a difference. For several years, they have made us a Top Workplace in our area.