Overview

Qualifications

• A current, unencumbered, active New York State CNA certification.
• There are no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect or misappropriation of resident property listed on the Registry
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Adequate problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of environmental safety
• Able to work as part of a team
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• Prepares to perform resident care at beginning of shift by: listening to report, making rounds with the prior shift, and reviewing direct staff plan of care.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (bed mobility, transfer, walking, locomotion, dressing, eating, toilet use, personal hygiene, and bathing) in accordance with the plan of care.
• Provide care of resident and unit equipment, bed-making and care of personal belongings (clothing, dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses).
• Measure and record food and fluid intake.
• Provide nursing care treatments including ostomy care, turning and positioning, routine skin care, range of motion, use of restraints, care of the dying resident, and postmortem care.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition and signs and symptoms of illness to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report all incidences of potential abuse, neglect, and mistreatment to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report all accidents and incidents to Charge Nurse immediately.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as instructed by Licensed Nurses.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers.
• Understand and follow all HIPAA Guidelines.