CNA/MA - PRN Student Flex - Tabitha in Crete

Overview

PRN Student Flex

• Semester based program (January - June, July - December)
• Student enrollment documentation will be required upon acceptance into the program
• Requires working at least 150 hours each semester
• No monthly minimum or weekend requirements
• Must work at least 8 hours on one (1) holiday per year
• Must be willing to float

Benefits:

• Early access to scheduling shifts
• More student/work balance
• Build skills by working in different care settings (long term care + skills rehabilitation)

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each CNA and Med Aide, regardless of title, enhances the living experience for Tabitha’s Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/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 Seniors/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. By doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual Senior/client.
• 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 Seniors/clients from and to bed, wheelchair, bathtub/shower, commode etc., often without assistance. Provides therapeutic care as described in the care plan/service plan.
• Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees.
• Frequently changes bedding when bed is empty or when Senior/client is in bed depending on the situation.
• Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation, with particular attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Prioritizes assignments to complete care for Seniors/clients in allotted time making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/overlapping Senior/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 Senior/client requests.
• 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 Senior/clients.

If working in TNRC Residences/Tabitha at Williamsburg/Tabitha in Crete/Tabitha at Prairie Commons SNF:

• Provides and documents basic therapeutic care not requiring nursing judgement, such as obtaining heights and weights and measuring vital signs.
• Prepares breakfast, snacks and other foods requested by/for Senior/client.
• Processes Senior/client laundry
• 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 and any fees related to this if the refresher training is not taken at Tabitha (applies to all Med Aides but only applies to CNAs at TNRC Residences on Tabitha’s main campus).

If working in Assisted Living:

• Implements activities for the Seniors/clients.
• Prepares, plates and serves meals, snacks and other foods requested by/for/to Senior/client.
• Assists with cleanup of the dining room when needed and is responsible for housekeeping duties between regularly scheduled cleaning days.
• Processes Senior/client laundry.
• Provides and/or assists with providing Senior/client bathing, while promoting optimum Senior/client independence.