What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Rehabilitation position at Amergis?
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a RN or LPN / LVN or other licensed medical professional. The CNA / NA performs a variety of individualized patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of patients.
Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing, and documentation of care provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of menu management system.
- Prepare, assemble, deliver and retrieve patient menus / menu selections according to prescribed diets.
- Assist patients in completing menu selections compliant with prescribed diet. Offer alternative menu, as allowed on prescribed diet and in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
- Update and / or validate diet changes in the patient menu system with the most current diet order.
- Update and / or validate menu and nourishment labeling is compliant with most current diet order. Create, print and place menu labels as needed.
- Communicates patient care and food service issues to the department.
- Print and distribute reports, such as meal tallies, patient diet lists and nourishment lists.
- Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines in accordance with organizational and departmental policies.
- Perform clerical assignments in Food & Nutrition office including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc. Maintains organization and efficiency of department office. Follows up with inquiries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
- Attend in-services and other departmental related meetings.
- Assists trayline, food service aides or catering as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Minimum Requirements :
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
