Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Certified Nurse Assistant
Company: Elwyn
Location: Concord
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Join Elwyn California!Elwyn California is currently
seekingCaregivers,Certified Nursing Assistants orDirect Support
Professionalsto work with our team in residential group homes. This
is a non-exempt level position reporting to the Program
Administrator.POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
assists residents with personal care activities, nutritionalneeds,
and restorative function. CNAs perform assigned medical tasks,
provide individual transportation, and assistwith leisure
activities. Emphasis is placed on active treatment goals and
achievement of the highest level of function forthe resident. CNAs
adhere to clinical standards of care and organizational policies
and procedures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Personal Care Activities
Performs/assists with personal care activities including bathing,
dressing, shaving, toileting, and incontinence care inaccordance
with program protocols Performs/assists with oral care including
brushing and flossing of teeth, swabbing gums, denture care,
andadministration of mouthwash Performs/assists residents with nail
care of finger and toenails for non-diabetic residents Assists
residents with snack and meal set up and feeding including but not
limited to utilizing prescribed diettextures and consistencies,
feeding techniques, and adaptive feeding equipmentRestorative Care
Activities Assists residents with ambulation including use of gait
belts, walkers, rollators, and other devices in accordance withthe
residents plan of care Applies prescribed braces Assists residents
with transfers to and from bed, chair, or wheelchair utilizing
two-person transfer techniques andmechanical lifts as needed
Maintains proper positioning of residents in bed, therapeutic
chair, or wheelchair to prevent aspiration Maintains every two (2)
hour (Q2) turning and repositioning for all assigned residents
including utilizing positioningpillows and tilt in space chairs to
relieve pressure and documenting position changes on turning and
repositioningworksheetsMonitoring of Physical Status Takes vital
signs for residents as specified by the care plan and records the
results in the residents chart Empties Foley catheters and
documents output Applies prescribed oxygen therapy devices such as
nasal cannula or oxygen mask and monitors placement Monitors
resident bowel function and maintains documentation of bowel
movements, documenting changes inbowel function and alerting the
nurse Observes resident for changes in baseline level of mental and
physical function and immediately reports changes tothe licensed
nurseDocumentation and Reporting Completes progress notes,
supports/goals data collection sheets, Transfer Sheet (for
recording transfer of coveragefor 1:1 assignments), Treatment
Administration Record (TAR), and Behavioral Support Plan (BSP)
documentation asassignedNCN013 Certified Nursing Assistant Created
October, 2021 Completes Incident Reports per Elwyn policyOther
Duties Maintains a clean-living area for residents, including the
dining areas and kitchen Actively carries out building safety
routines and takes the initiative to correct safety hazards or
reports hazards toproper supervisory personnel Maintains residents
room in a neat and orderly manner, ensuring that all equipment is
functional and in workingorder; individualizes each residents
personal environment Ensures that residents personal
equipment/specialized devices are clean, in good working order, and
used correctly.Reports malfunctions, missing, or broken items to
supervisor Transports residents to and from day programs,
recreational activities, unit based events and
medicalappointments/procedures Trains and assists residents in
constructive use of leisure time. Encourages participation in
planned recreationalactivities Assists with shopping for residents
including but not limited to purchasing clothing or personal items
for residentsrooms Participates as a member of the
Interdisciplinary Treatment Team by contributing to the development
of behaviormanagement and program plans developed for each resident
and monitoring individual progress Provides assigned coverage for
co-workers residents if co-worker is on break or needs to leave the
building Actively participates in unit-based meetings and
in-services, clinical rounds, quality improvement
activities,educational training Remains on duty until relieved by
co-worker Attends training and in-service opportunities as
scheduled Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis
intervention using agency-trained protocols Performs other duties
as assignedIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Administrator. May take
direction from lead staff on their scheduled shift.DIRECT REPORTS:
None.CONTACTS: Elwyn personnel, residents, funding and regulatory
agency personnel, parents/conservators and family,visitors, outside
vendors, contractors, etc.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent Current CNA certificate Maintain
CPR and First Aid certification One (1) year of experience working
with individuals with developmental disabilities Demonstrated
ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often
competing, priorities Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or
identify problem areas and take effective actions Must be able to
perform CPR, lifting and transferring, and crisis intervention
techniques using agency-trainedprotocols Must possess excellent
customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal
communication skills Demonstrated basic experience with
internet-based programs Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR)
preferred Must have current, valid drivers license in state of
residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United
States,and acceptable driving record; otherwise-qualified candidate
may be considered for non-driving position with lessthan three
years of driving experience in the United States to be converted to
a driving position upon completion ofsaid three yearsNCN013
Certified Nursing Assistant Created October, 2021PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general
physical demands andenvironment conditions to which the employee
holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties
andresponsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage
otherwisequalified candidates for this position whose disabilities
may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individualto
perform the essential functions.WORKING CONDITIONS: Working
conditions include: Ongoing interaction with consumers and staff,
potential exposureto communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens,
medicinal preparations and other common conditions in ahealthcare
environment, and interaction with consumers who may display
aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors.Elwyn reserves the right
to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This
job description is not intendedto be an all-inclusive statement of
duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a
written or
impliedcontract._________________________________________________________________________________________Equal
Opportunity EmployerElwyn California is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/VWe are an equal opportunity
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.ABOUT ELWYN
CALIFORNIAElwyn California, is a subsidiary of Elwyn, a premier
non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving
children and adults with special needs. Elwyn was founded in 1852,
providing innovative services for people with developmental
disabilities since its inception.We believe that all people deserve
an opportunity to build meaningful, independent lives. Individuals
and families find support through Elwyn California programs to
learn, work, and live as they choose and as independently as
possible.Elwyn California Mission StatementMaximizing potential
through personal commitment, collective talents and innovation,
Elwyn California supports individuals with diverse challenges in
shaping distinctive, meaningful lives.Elwyn California Vision
StatementThrough partnerships with families, communities and
government, Elwyn California will be the provider of choice for
people with diverse challenges.Elwyn California Residential
ProgramsElwyn California provides care for people with Intellectual
Disabilities and skilled nursing needs via a sophisticated, state
of the art, alternative model of care. People live in single family
homes, with individual bedrooms and all the typical "home-like"
amenities, as opposed to having to live in larger congregate
hospital-like settings.Likewise, our employees enjoy a smaller,
more personal and home-like working environment, as well as the
opportunity to provide a very high level of quality care based upon
the smaller number of residents (typically 4-5 per home) and the
high staff to resident ratio.Elwyn California is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical
condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin,
citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or
physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran
status, political activities or affiliations, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local
law, ordinance, or regulation.Required qualifications:
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