CNA- SHOWER TEAM AIDE

Job DescriptionJob Title : Shower Team Aide- must be reliable and a certified nurses assistant with at least 1 year experienceMonday-FridayMust be Certified Nursing Assistant for 1 year8 AM- 4 : 30 PMDepartment : NursingSupervised By : DNS / ADNS / Unit Manager / ChargeNurseSupervises : N / AGeneral DescriptionPerforms resident care activities and related non-professional nursing services under thedirection of the Supervisor to provide quality care of residents.Essential Duties1. Provides individualized attention and nursing care in accordance with residentCare Plan which includes communicating, assistance with grooming, bathing, oralhygiene, turning, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prostheticappliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, as appropriate.2. Observes and reports changes in resident conditions to Supervisor.3. Performs tasks assigned by Supervisor including vital signs, residents' weights,applying non-prescription creams / ointments, and collecting specimens..4. Escorts residents to dining room, assists with feeding, and verifies mealconsumption.5. Passes supplements, snacks, and fluids to residents per protocol and schedule andverifies consumption.6. Maintains clean, neat and organized work environment.7. Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures,hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly reportsmissing items to Supervisor per protocol.8. Answers resident call lights promptly and courteously.9. Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home uponadmission.10. Escorts residents to appointments, including beauty shop, activities, churchservices, and participates in activities and functions as directed.11. Completes certified nursing assistant electronic records, documenting careprovided and other information in accordance with Facility policy and procedures.12. Participates in the training and orientation of new staff by demonstrating apositive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.13. Identifies and appropriately responds to potential and / or actual behavioraloutburstsHISTORY : (A) 8 / 2012Standard Requirements1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows forthe privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for : OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,established fire / safety / disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and / orcorrect unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.4. Adheres to : a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operationsdata.b. HIPAA regulationsc. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatoryrequirements.d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environmentfree from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Program when performing workfunctions5. Supports and participates in common teamwork : a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completesjob duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriatejudgment.b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotionalsituations.c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residentsregarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members andguests.e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other workduties as assigned.f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates apositive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or allegedviolations of residents' rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult andgeriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planningdelivery of care.8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educationalopportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.HISTORY : (A) 8 / 2012Other DutiesPerform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, butwhich may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performsother work duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation / Training : A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must hold currentNursing Assistant Certification in state employed.A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS : Must beable to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requiresmanual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operatestandard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearingand vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to thehealth or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonableaccommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transportresidents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must becapable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation(s).Skill(s) : Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basiccomputer skills; and be able to operate various medical and office equipment, auditoryand visual skills.. Must demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able tocommunicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficientcommunication skills to perform the tasks required.Experience : A minimum of three months' prior nursing assistant experience in long-termcare preferred.Receipt and AcknowledgmentI acknowledge and understand that :

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, noran employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I amemployed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, Iknow of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with orHISTORY : (A) 8 / 2012without reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility toinform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well ascompliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Facility.
• I have read and understand this job description.Florence NRC LLC is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / DisabledFlorence NRC LLC is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled