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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct nursing aide care, including assistance with activities of daily living and monitoring health status. Proficient in documentation, communication, and collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
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CNA CertificationCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMedication Administration Procedures (MAP)Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
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Hard Skills
Activities of Daily Living AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringWound CareMedication AdministrationDocumenting Nursing CareOperating Medical EquipmentLifting TechniquesClient AdvocacyHealth Needs AssessmentPersonal Care Skills
Soft Skills
CommunicationEmpathyTeam CollaborationRole ModelingRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
WheelchairsHoyer LiftsWalkersGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
CNA Certification in ConnecticutCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMedication Administration Procedures (MAP)Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Industry Keywords
Complex Health NeedsNursing Aide CareMental HealthIncident ReportingClient PreferencesCompliance Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care to individuals with complex health needs
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range of motion exercises
- Monitor individuals for changes in physical, mental, or emotional status
- Assist with self-administration of medication in accordance with policies and procedures
- Provide for nutritional needs
- Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
- Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, respectful, and compliant living and common areas
- Document nursing care, services, daily shift/TCM notes, medical records, and confidential files
- Follow incident reporting and medication error procedures
- Communicate client status and other information with managers, colleagues, staff, families, and guardians
- Use and maintain assistive and medical equipment, including wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, walkers, glucometers, nebulizers, and oxygen
- Provide opportunities for participation in home, program, and community events
- Respect and encourage individuals' preferences and choices
- Advocate for individuals served
- Develop and maintain relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and other significant contacts
- Collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community meetings
- Act as a positive role model
- Assist with orientation of new staff
- Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Prior experience as a CNA preferably with people with complex mental health needs
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- CNA certification in Connecticut required
- CPR within 2 weeks of hire
- First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
- MAP within 150 days of hire
- CPI required within 60 days of hire
- Valid driver's license at time of employment
- Adequate insurance and safe driving record when using a personal vehicle
- At least 21 years of age
- Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months
- Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
- Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
- Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
- Required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
- Skills and competencies of a CNA
- Ability to document nursing care accurately and effectively
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Benefits
Comp & perks- A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
- Employee-funded 403(b) plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
- Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
- Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week