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Role: CNAOrganization: Edenbridge PACE at West BaltimoreLocation: West BaltimoreStart Date: July 2024Status: Full-timeMission: To allow frail elderly people to age in the location of their choosing and continue to leadconnected, meaningful lives.Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Clinic Manager, the CNA is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and other assigned duties within the facility. Monitors health status and provides a safe environment for participants. Functions as a member of interdisciplinary team. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or neededFollows facility schedule for dailyweekly assignments. Participates in participant's care planning through cooperation with interdisciplinary teams. May rotate into day center services as a CNA as applicable and deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager or Home Care CoordinatorMay rotate into the clinic as a CNA as deemed necessary by the Clinic ManagerMay rotate to provide Day Center escort for participants in the community as deemed necessary by the Clinic Manager. Participates in Quality Improvement programsHandles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautionsConsistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues. Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetingsResponsible for maintaining professional affiliations and any required certificationsOther duties as requestedassignedAssure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standardsAttend staff meetings and participant care planning on a regular basisMaintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant's expressed wishesPrepare and submit timely written reports as requiredMaintain confidentiality of participant informationAdditional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environmentQualificationsMinimum of one (1) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population preferredExperience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferredCNA License in the state of MarylandLearn more atPowered by JazzHR9MixgrYDBy