What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Weekend - New Sign-on Bonus & Weekend Incentives! position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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The Raker Center at Good Shepherd is a 99-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 12 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family!
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JOB SUMMARY
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Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient data, responding to resident/patient requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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PROVIDES PATIENT CARE
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By prioritizing, planning and completing patient care as assigned
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attending to personal care needs
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assisting with patient transfers and ambulation
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obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings, EKG’s and drawn blood samples
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responding to patient requests
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requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks.
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Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar.
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ESTABLISHES A COMPASIONATE ENVIRONMENT
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By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families and other associates.
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PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE
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By greeting patients, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephone
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answering questions within the scope of practice
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relaying calls to patients
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giving directions
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and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians.
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COMMUNICATES INFORMATION
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By collecting and documenting in the patient record
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providing clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow nursing assistants and nurses
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notifying RNs of significant findings or change in patient condition.
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DOCUMENTS RESIDENT/PATIENT CARE SERVICES
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By recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collection
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recording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times
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records patient activity and care on the chart.
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MAINTAINS PATIENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY
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By keeping information confidential
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responding to patient requests using Tact and diplomacy.
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COLLECTS RESIDENT/PATIENT INFORMATION
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By operating patient care equipment, including blood glucose monitor, blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure
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observing patient response to care
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engaging patient in conversation and acting upon responses or requests.
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PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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By completing environmental rounds
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keeping patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter
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applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice
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and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties
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meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene.
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SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY
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By cleaning and restocking patient equipment
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assisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment
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contribute to PI activities
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using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
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reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy
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reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining Etime sheet as necessary.
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MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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By identifying own learning needs
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attending educational workshops
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by seeking resources to meet learning needs
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attending unit meetings
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reading unit memos and meeting minutes and meeting ongoing mandatory education requirements.
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CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
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By arriving on duty as scheduled
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maintaining attendance
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demonstrating flexibility in response to change
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acting as support personnel and perform assigned duties independently to allow licensed associates to complete their responsibilities
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by offering to assist other associates with patient care and unit activities that arise throughout the shift.
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Participate in orienting new employees
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QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education
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High School Diploma required
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Work Experience
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Previous rehabilitation or LTC experience preferred
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Licenses / Certifications
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Certified Nursing Assistant certification required
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Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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