TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant Specialist *SUPERVISOR: *Aging & Disability Resource Director *SUPERVISES: *No one *FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt *STARTING WAGE: *$17.30 per hour

*JOB GOAL: *To assist Monroe County citizens with necessary personal care to maintain personal hygiene, light housekeeping, and respite as needed. Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor responds to inquiries or requests for information.

DUTIES:

• Follow individual client care plan in performing duties.
• Provide or assist with personal care i.e. bath, hair care, foot care, grooming, dressing and ambulation.
• On routine basis observe and report client condition including physical, mental and emotional changes.
• Identify and report client needs.
• Perform or assist with necessary homemaking duties i.e. light housekeeping, laundry, money management and meal preparation.
• Call clients to confirm their scheduled day and time.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Perform necessary transportation i.e. shopping and trips to the doctor or hospital in a safe manner.
• May be necessary to lift, move and transport clients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Keep client logs, time sheets and mileage sheets.
• Report to Specialist on a daily basis regarding any schedule changes.
• Actively participate in agency fundraising.
• All other duties as directed by director.
• Comply with Federal Privacy Act Regulation.

*QUALIFICATIONS: *High School diploma or its equivalent and completion of a Certified Nurse's Aide Training class. Must have a current and a valid Certified Nurse's Aide certification. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. The employee may frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Must have reliable transportation, good driving record, valid drivers license and proof of current insurance policy

*Terms of Employment: *Regular part-time (up to 29 hours per week) on-the-road at clients' homes in conjunction with the MCOP Central Office, 1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Monroe County Opportunity Program is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information except where specific traits constitute a valid and necessary job requirement, or "bona fide occupational qualification" (BFOQ). MCOP is dedicated to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants or employees with disabilities should contact the Human Resources Director if there is a need to request reasonable accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.