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POSITION SUMMARY:

Each CNA and Med Aide, regardless of title, enhances the living experience for Tabitha’s elders/residents/clients (hereinafter, “elders/clients”) by performing various care activities and related services as described and in compliance with the comprehensive care plan/service plan objectives. While doing so they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of elders/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction. This employee strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE Culture, Crew Code of Conduct and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. By doing so, the employee supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of elders/clients. In addition, the employee contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual elder/client.
2. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence. This includes the use of strength, agility and stamina for completion of frequent/continuous transferring of elders/clients from and to bed, wheelchair, bathtub/shower, commode etc., often without assistance. Provides therapeutic care as described in the care plan/service plan.
3. Assists with elder/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees.
4. Frequently changes bedding when bed is empty or when elder/client is in bed depending on the situation.
5. Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation, with particular attention to accuracy and timeliness.
6. Prioritizes assignments to complete care for elders/clients in allotted time making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/overlapping elder/client/caregiver/coworker/manager needs, call lights, when necessary. Utilizes strength, agility and stamina to carry out all essential functions safely and effectively. Willingly takes on additional duties during times of peak workload or elder/client requests.
7. Uses strength, agility, stamina and prioritization skills to respond promptly to frequent and often overlapping elder/client/caregiver/coworker/manager needs and requests, responds to call lights promptly (does not apply to Home Care and some other areas where call lights are not used), reports abnormal findings or any complaints promptly to appropriate party.
8. Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times. In addition, maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding any matter pertaining to any Tabitha elders/clients.
9. Consistently uses strength, agility and good body mechanics when performing essential functions, follows appropriate safety and infection control policies and procedures of Tabitha and/or community and regulatory agencies.
10. Reports all broken and malfunctioning equipment immediately. Follows disaster plans and uses strength and agility during participation in preparedness drills and actual emergencies. Maintains a neat and orderly work environment.
11. Completes required training and in-services promptly. Demonstrates understanding of the course content and implements training in daily activities.
12. Participates in competency training/testing when required by policy or other business need of Tabitha.
13. Considers all factors and takes appropriate action, making good decisions that contribute to the welfare of the elders/clients.
14. Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Tabitha, regardless of employee preference.
15. Assesses elders/clients and communicates any change in physical, mental or psychosocial status to the appropriate party. Identifies teaching needs for elders/clients or family.
16. Maintains courteous relationship with supervisors, co-workers, elders/clients, family members, loved ones, members of other departments and volunteers, providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality elder/client care. Volunteers to assist others, seeks opportunities to serve elders/clients/loved ones/coworkers/Tabitha.
17. Demonstrates knowledge of the care and treatment of all elders/clients. Maintains the strength and stamina sufficient to perform safe transfers to and from the bed, chair, commode, bathtub, etc.
18. Participates in meetings and in-services on both department and company levels.
19. Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality as defined by Tabitha’s policy pertaining to attendance and punctuality. Records all time worked accurately and consistently using the timekeeping method provided by Tabitha.
20. Complies with Tabitha policies and procedures as published by Tabitha and which may be modified from time to time. Contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement activities by identifying instances of non-compliance and taking appropriate action, including reporting violations of Tabitha policy or regulations as appropriate.
21. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of Tabitha. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of Tabitha, free of gifts, cash inducements, gratuities, favors, or other perceived improper inducements
22. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary
23. If a Med Aide:
24. *Prepares and administers medications, treatments, oxygen, inhalers, nebulizers etc. as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures. Administers PRN medications/treatments under the direction of the RN. May include Rectal/Vaginal medications, feeding tube medication, administration of insulin, glucometer testing if within scope of practice and directed by RN.
25. *Maintains Med Aide Certification, pays all fees related to the certification. Takes all steps necessary to be certain that the Med Aide Certification does not ever expire.
26. *Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary based on training. Maintains CPR Certification, taking refresher courses to continually maintain an active certification at all times. Is responsible for payment of any fees related to this if the refresher training is not taken at Tabitha.
27. If a Care Partner in the Martin, Martha, Elizabeth, and Good Houses:
28. *Participates as a member of the self-managed work team, including rotating Coordinator responsibilities
29. *Team Coordinator (liaison between team, family, volunteers, etc.)
30. *Food Coordinator (organize and conduct weekly menu planning meeting, ordering food, monitoring the food supply and overseeing needed kitchen compliance issues.)
31. *Housekeeping Coordinator(coordinate housekeeping activities and monitoring the cleanliness of the house.)
32. *Scheduling Coordinator (create a work schedule in collaboration with the team that provides adequate staff coverage while meeting the requests for needed time off.)
33. *Care Coordinator (monitoring compliance with care plans and their effectiveness.)
34. *Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary based on training.
35. Is responsible for payment of any fees related to this if the refresher training is not taken at Tabitha.
36. If a Living Assistant:
37. *Implements activities for the elders/clients.
38. *Serves all meals to elders/client.
39. *Processes elder/client laundry.
40. *Provides and/or assists with providing elder/client bathing, while promoting optimum elder/client independence.
41. *Responsible for housekeeping duties between regularly scheduled cleaning days.
42. If a Care Partner in the TAW or TIC houses:
43. *Provides and documents basic therapeutic care not requiring nursing judgement, such as obtaining heights and weights and measuring vital signs.
44. *Prepares breakfast, snacks and other foods requested by/for elder/client.
45. *Processes elder/client laundry.
46. If a Bath Assistant:
47. *Provides and/or assists with providing elder/client bathing, while promoting optimum elder/client independence.
48. If a Functional Maintenance Aide:
49. *Performs Functional Maintenance Care tasks on the nursing units including but not limited to strengthening exercise, activities of daily living, ambulation, range of motion and feeding programs strictly observing the techniques and programs established by the therapist and/or Nurse Manager.
50. *Instructs, motivates and assists elders/clients by direction of the nurse with learning and improving functional activities.
51. If a Transportation Aide:
52. *Accompanies elders/clients on visits outside the facility including physician office visits, shopping, hospital and home visits including loading/unloading elder/client from vehicles as necessary.
53. *Assists elders/clients in preparing for leaving, including assisting in dressing, obtaining wheelchair or walker, if appropriate, obtaining appropriate documentation/information and escorting elder/client to the lobby and into the van.
54. *Assist with completion of forms at the physician’s office or hospital. Return necessary equipment and pertinent information/documentation to the facility.
55. If a Transportation Admissions Driver/Aide:
56. *Accompanies elders/clients on visits outside the facility including physician office visits, shopping, hospital and home visits including loading/unloading elder/client from vehicles as necessary.
57. *Assists elders/clients in preparing for leaving, including assisting in dressing, obtaining wheelchair or walker, if appropriate, obtaining appropriate documentation/information and escorting elder/client to the lobby and into the van.
58. *Assist with completion of forms at the physician’s office or hospital. Return necessary equipment and pertinent information/documentation to the facility.
59. *Drives the Tabitha van to transport elders/clients.
60. *Assists elders/clients into and out of van and buildings, securing elders’/clients’ wheelchairs and walkers in van to stabilize them during trips.
61. *Makes deliveries, deposits, and pickups as assigned.
62. *Coordinates with the telecommunications operator in following established van schedule.
63. *Monitors the schedule and need and/or performs routine cleaning and maintenance of van.
64. *Adapts to a changing work load and work environment.