Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Work hours:

• CNA Full Time
• EOW/Holiday required

Job Description:

Under the direction of the licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification. The Certified Nurse Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by adult and geriatric patient group.

• Resident's ADL's needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment; including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc.
• Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's environment and safety to be maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment, etc.
• Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc. Resident's preferences and choices shall be honored.
• Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment and use of assistive devices. Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Changes in resident physical, emotional and psychosocial status are identified and reported to Charge Nurse promptly.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated.
• Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Qualification:

• NYS NA Certification Required BLS (AHA or RQI).
• NYS Nursing Assistant Certification, BLS

Experience required:

• One (1) Year of previous LTC experience
• Must be licensed for 1 year
• One (1) Year experience in LTC or CNA capacity

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $27.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Nursing Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Long term care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA License (Required)
• BLS Certification (AHA or RQI only)) (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterloo, NY 13165 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27