What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Night Shift position at ECMC?
HOURLY RANGE : $19.408 - $25.592DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves performing routine and semi-skilled tasksin the overall care of the physically ill, physically disabled and mentally incapacitated residents and patients at theLong-Term Care Facility of the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The activities performed support the dailyfunctions and operations of an assigned unit or area. Work is performed under the direct supervision of professionalor para-professional nursing staff in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, State and Federalauthorities as well as accepted standards of practice. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related workas required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : Performs or assists patients and residents in performing personal hygiene tasks, assists with dressing, givingtreatments or other care activities;Turns and positions patients and residents; assists in transferring, ambulating and transporting;Passes and empties bed pans and urinals and provides proper care for incontinent patients and residents;Assists in feeding including passing and collecting trays and nourishments, setting up meals and adaptive eatingequipment, feeding patients and residents, cleaning patients and residents after eating and cleaning eating area;Responds to patients' and residents' request for assistance;Provides therapeutic assistance such as range of motion exercises, assists with occupational and physical therapyexercises, utilizes and applies adaptive equipment such as leggings, splints, wedges and antiembolic stockings;Assists and participates with activity programs;Prepares deceased persons and transports body to morgue;Observes and reports changes in patient's and resident's physical condition or behavior to appropriate supervisor;Distributes clean linens, makes beds and distributes toiletries;Assures patients' and residents' room is clean, neat and safe, ensures proper labeling and storage of clothing andpersonal items and launders personal clothing.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Working knowledge of the techniques involved in feeding, bathing and caring for the ill or infirm; workingknowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques used in avoiding infection and contamination of equipment and supplies;working knowledge of first aid; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read andunderstand English; ability to create a cheerful and optimistic attitude in residents and patients; ability to get alongwell with others and work as a team member; ability to perform light housekeeping and cleaning tasks; willingness toperform unpleasant tasks; dependability; patience; empathy; capable of performing the essential functions of theposition with or without reasonable accommodation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certification to practice in New York State at time of appointment andmaintenance throughout duration of appointment
Salary : $19,408 - $25,592
