What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full Time - Nights/ Weekends position at Biogensys?
We are hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-time - Nights/weekends for one of our clients in Penn Yan, NY.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification. The Certified Nurse Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by adult and geriatric patient group.
Job Functions:
- Resident's ADL's needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment; including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.
- Resident's environment and safety to be maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.
- Resident's nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc. Resident's preferences and choices shall be honored. Documentation completed per protocol.
- Resident's rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment and use of assistive devices. Documentation completed per protocol.
- Resident's rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Changes in resident physical, emotional and psychosocial status are identified and reported to Charge Nurse promptly.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated.
- Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Qualifications:
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification Required BLS (AHA or RQI specifically)
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification, BLS
Education Required:
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
Experience required:
- One (1) Year of previous LTC experience or N.A. experience.
- One (1) Year experience in LTC or CNA capacity
Work Hours:
- CNA - (37.5 Hours after lunch breaks)
- Full Time Nights 10p-6am, every weekend (with two days off during the week consecutively), Holiday required.
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