What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) position at Journey?
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SUMMARY/ OBJECTIVE:
Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as provided by his/her Certification. The GNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- To perform or assist the resident with completing Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
- Responds to residents call lights to provide maximum comfort, safety and privacy.
- Transports residents by ambulation or by wheelchair to areas of facility (dining room, lobby and activities).
- Reports any significant findings/observations to nurse immediately.
- Assists residents on admissions, transfer and discharge to make a smooth transition.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of residents’ personal possessions.
- Keep resident rooms neat and safe.
- Follow proper infection control techniques.
- Respects the rights of each resident, particularly privacy and confidentiality.
- Re-teaches resident to perform ADL skills.
- Provides restorative care to prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensures follow-up occurs.
- Converses with resident and family; assists them on adjustment to facility; handles complaints effectively and develops relationships necessary for resident’s psychosocial needs to be met.
- Ensures adequate hydration and nutrition of resident; reports deviations from norm to the Charge Nurse promptly.
- Performs blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output and weights accurately; records it.
- Participates in care-planning conferences; follows through with nursing component.
- Follows safe working practices and reports any incidents promptly to Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
- Maintains effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
- Other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
- One on one or small-group activities for cognitively impaired, behavioral and/or isolated patients. Group activities for residents that are high risk for falls or elopement risks.
- Monitor 10 am and 2pm snacks and pm hydration cart.
- Manage and oversee walk to dine program.
- Monitor compliance with thickened liquids.
- Assist residents with meals at lunch and dinner.
- Documentation of room visits.
- Assist residents participating in activity programs.
- Assists with the orientation of newly hired GNA’s.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Breakdown pay
- Completion bonus
- Double time pay
- Hourly bonus
License/Certification:
- GNA License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,000 - $10,000
