CNA Monitor Graveyard Shift

About Us:

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $22.85 -  $24.06 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Certified Nursing Assistant / Monitor will work to provide security of the program premises, and safety for program clients, visitors and employees; and, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, as Certified Nursing Assistant provides professional daily care services for clients. As a patient advocate, the CNA/Monitor will also assist limited physical examinations, medication support, and work with the medical staff to care for the clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides daily care services including:
• Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
• Helping patients eat and take medications, monitor self- medication
• Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages
• Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the management.
• Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
• Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
• Exercising patients by helping them walk
• As Needed, drive patients to medical appointments
• Custodial Duties:
• Preparing each room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
• Linen cleaning, including bed making, and bio waste procedures
• Complete daily cleaning schedule in accordance with facility policy.
• Follow and perform infection control procedures.
• Ensure all safety measures are used when housekeeping duties are being performed (e.g. wet floor signs, chemicals are secured and labeled, etc.)
• Report/Restock any supplies that need to be replenished.
• Asset Protection: As a non-profit agency, VOALA must utilize all limited resources effectively and protect from theft loss or damage to the shelter’s assets. Report all suspicious events to direct supervisor
• Assists the health services plan for each client that includes a broad range of medical services including assisting clients with physical and emotional needs, under supervision.
• Participates in regular case review with program staff to ensure best quality care for clients, and continuous improvement of services.
• MONITOR DUTIES:
• SHELTER SECURITY
• SHELTER ENTRANCE MONITORING: Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, participants, visitors, guest and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• BAG & PERSON SCREENING: Monitors search all participants’ person and belongings being brought into the shelter each time a participant enters.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, etc. walking the facility and making reports as needed.
• SHELTER SAFETY:
• While patrolling observe Shelter to ensure safe operations; report and correct any spills, unsafe working conditions, or defective equipment.
• Know location of fire exits, be prepared to assist participants in case of any emergency.
• Monitor clients and conduct room checks; maintain records of client compliance of program rules, report to clinical/case management staff, assist clinical/case management staff as required.
• Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized clients/persons.
• ACT AS A ROLE MODEL FOR PARTICIPANTS AT ALL TIMES. Learn, understand and practice the professionalism expected – Put clients’/participants’ needs first.
• CLIENT/PARTICIPANT SUPPORT:
• Answer telephones and take messages for clients and staff, monitor doors and greet visitors.
• Maintain office housekeeping; verifies all common areas, laundry areas and restrooms are clean and disinfected & fully operational
• As required by the Program, assist shelter staff during provision of services to clients/participants, including meal preparation/serving, monitor and record client self-administration of prescribed medication, set-up for classes, meetings, recreation, and other Program events.
• Inputs required data to computer systems and logs<