Sherwood Manor Nursing Home -
Looking for a dependable, hard working, caring CMA to join our team during the week 2p-10p.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB :
- To provide personal care to all the Residents, to adhere to all the standards of nursing care and to promote teamwork among co-workers. The CMA will adhere to the scope of practice with regard to the Medication Aide Act, as well a facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable in the performance of duties to enhance and safeguard resident(s).
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must have high school diploma or equivalentCurrent Medication Aide CertificateCurrent C.N.A. LicenseMinimum of six months experience in a related field, preferredAbove average interpersonal skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyEducation / training / work experience in understanding the needs and relating to the elderlyAbility to protect the confidentiality of all informationWillingness to adhere to and implement all policies and proceduresWillingness to perform all duties and behave in a manner consistent with the expectations of the supervisorWillingness to work and interact effectively with the immediate supervisor or co-workersProfessional, discreet, positive and congenial work attitudeShow ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions and in the English languagePatience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderlyPerform duties in a manner that assures resident safetyPHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (Americans with disability specifications) :
Must be organized; flexible in schedule; adaptableAbility to focus on multiple projects simultaneouslyConstant standing, walking, bending, use hands to fingers, feel objects and / or tools / or controls, reaching with arm and hands, move boxes, carts, furniture, climb stairs, balance stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smellAbility to physically transfer, lift or assist the residents whose average weight is 160 lbs.Ability to make assessments of residents by means of vital signs, skin temperature and color, etc.Ability to understand concepts of geriatric care, comprehend and utilize professional education materials, make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and cope with mental and emotional stress of the positionAbility to manage emotions of angry or hostile personsAbility to be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, household dusts and some loud and unpleasant noises Responds to all call signals and requests for assistance from residents and co-workers in a timely mannerAssist the residents in small tasks, as requested, (i.e. reading fine print, delivering notices, hanging picture, writing cards, dial / holding the phone, putting on hose, etc.)Assists with or provides cleaning of personal space in residents’ room including bed making, arranging and organizing of the room in order to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, safety and cleanlinessReports any changes / concerns in residents or any changes in a residents status in a timely manner to the charge nurse, Administrator and / or DONDocument accurately and legibly all care / medications givenAbility to use and maintain tools, equipment, furniture, etc. necessary in departmentOccasional lift and / or move up to 25-50 lbs. Specific vision abilities by the job requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusSubject to constant interruptions and yet able to perform duties efficiently and correctlyInvolved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc. under all conditions & circumstancesMaintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars and professional activities and programsAbility to distinguish smellsAbility to understand and apply training and education to staffMay be asked to work beyond normal hoursESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Pass medications or perform treatments as directed by the physician, RN Consultant, charge nurse and / or DONConducts observations and forwards information to appropriate person (supervisor in assigned location – Court Or Villa)Responds promptly to all call signals and requests for assistance.Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. as necessarySubmit incident / accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after their OccurrenceFunction as effective member of the health Care Team in response to care planningAssist with protocols and recommendations of therapists, such as physical or occupational therapyEnsure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practicedMake periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and in good working conditionMust be able to cope and handle the emotional and mental stress of the positionAbility to function effectively, productively and calmlyInvolve the resident / family in planning objectives and goals for the residentCommunicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisorsMaintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activitiesMay be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsMay be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMaintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respectComply with Resident’s Rights rulesPerforms other related duties as assigned by the charge nurse and / or Administrator NOTE : Specific job duties may vary depending on shift, location : Court or Villa, and staffing needs.JOB PERFORMANCE CRITERIA :
1. Professionalism : Conduct and present self in all behaviors as a professional, inclusive of dress as appropriate to the job.
2. Respectful : Be respectful to all employees, visitors and callers.
3. Efficient : Be efficient in time management, assigned projects, duties and responsibilities
4. Productivity : Complete assignments, duties and responsibilities timely and correctly.5. Accountability : Adhere to and implement the Mission and Values, policies and procedures, and operating standards of the facility.
6. Responsibility : Perform duties in professional and competent manner at all times.
7. Effective : Provide assistance and support / cooperation to all employees at all times.
8. Attendance : Timely reporting for duties as per schedule of department; adherence to overtime regulations and call-in policies.
9. All other duties as assigned by supervisor / administrator
