What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA position at Hebrew Senior Life?
OverviewHebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that's uniquely possible. Because here we're supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.Our benefits include :
- Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours / week
- A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems
- Generous paid time off
- On-site health and wellness programming
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
- An employee recognition programResponsibilitiesPosition Responsibilities :
- Assist residents perform for / with them any or all ADL's they request. These may include, but are not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, mouth care, ambulating, shaving, positioning, incontinent care, toileting, maintaining nutrition, vital signs, and weights, performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse.
- Consults with and keeps nurse informed of Household activities, needs, and problems related to resident care.
- Prepares resident room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Assists in resident admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
- Maintains an home-like, attractive and comfortable environment for resident with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
- Serves meals asking residents their choice. Assists with eating and / or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for resident.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly, reports malfunctioning immediately.
- Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate Orchard Cove identification while on duty.
- Maintains confidentiality of all residents and / or employee information to assure resident and / or employee rights are protected.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age and cultural appropriate care to the resident population served.
- Reports to work on time as scheduled. Notifies the appropriate person and according to the accepted time frame when absent or late for work
- Demonstrates ability to express self in all areas of communication (verbal, written, non-verbal). Uses coaching communication skills
- Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
- Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Maintains current licensure / certification for position, if applicable.
- Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation's skills to residents, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
- Report all accidents and incidents you observe on shift, giving a full report to the charge nurse before you leave.
- Dispose of soiled linens and personal laundry according to policy and in the appropriate receptacles using good infection control practices.
- Report all complaints and grievances to your direct supervisor and / or administrator when needed.
- Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other disciplines to ensure the highest degree of quality life and care.
- Keep call light with reach of resident and answer promptly.
- Complies with OSHA regulations regarding Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
- Adheres to organizations Infection Control Program
- Adheres to organizations Hazardous Waste Management Plan
- Demonstrates adherence to safety policies as evidenced by in-service attendance records and employee practices.Required Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience.
- Massachusetts certification required
- Fluent English skills required - verbal and written
- Computer literacy required
- Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must complete mandatory HSL / HRC educational requirements and programs
