NURSING AIDE CERTIFIED PACE - Bedford PACE Day Center (FT/Days)

NURSING AIDE CERTIFIED PACE - Bedford PACE Day Center (FT/Days) Location: Bedford, VA, United States Facility location: BMH Adult Day Center Date Posted: Mar 6, 2024 Job ID: 13812 Department: Bedford PACE Day Center Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Partnering with you to live your best life.
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Job Description Overview Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Aide performs patient care activities and other task as assigned to assist with primary care in the home and the clinic.
He/she also assists therapist and adult day health staff in providing optimal care for the participants.
Responsibilities Provides and documents patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and as outlined in the plan of care Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics Creates and maintains an environment that protects participants from harm Applies PACE Center service excellence best practices in approaching participants, visitors, physicians, and colleagues Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner Contributes to safe and efficient admission and transport during arrival and departure from the PACE Center Uses resources (e.
g.
, time, people, supplies, etc.
) cost effectively Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs Identifies personal contributions to PACE Center cascading goals Participates in the planning and implementation of PACE Center activities under the direction of the Recreation Therapist Provides personal care assistance to participants in their homes Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education: Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program; or, if currently enrolled in a nursing degree program, must have completed at least one (1) clinical course Preferred Education: High School Diploma / GED Required Experience: One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly Preferred Experience: Two (2) or more years of long term care experience Required Certifications and Licensures: Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia.
Valid Virginia Driver's License Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card.
Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment.
Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.
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