Certified Nursing Asst

Description

•  Receive report on patients from off‑going shift.
•  Sign out and carry designated pager, respond in a timely manner to all pages received; and at the end of shift sign pager back in to the care of the Shift Manager.         
•  Receive daily assignment for patient care.
•  Observe patients for change in condition and report any change immediately.
• Provide and/or asset patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, shaving, hair care, nail care, and general grooming.
•  Must be able to assess resident’s needs, both visually and verbally
• Must be able to effectively communicate with the resident regarding their needs
•   Must be able to meet the needs of the resident.
•  Assist patients with meals, setting up trays and feeding as needed.  Record percentage of meals and snacks consumed on Flow Sheet.  Record fluids taken for patients on I & O.  Participate in Restorative Feeding Program as assigned.
• Assist with bowel and bladder needs by taking patients to the bathroom or offering bedpan and/or urinal regularly.  Provide daily catheter care where needed.  Keep patients clean and dry at all times; check incontinent patients at least every two (2) hours.  Participate in Bowel and Bladder Training programs as directed.
•  Assist patients in transfers from bed to chair or chair to commode, using proper body mechanics.  Assist with ambulating as directed.
•  Participate in other Restorative nursing techniques including:  proper positioning in bed or chair, ADL training, passive ROM exercises and ambulation.
• Check and record routine vital signs and weights as assigned.
• Answer call lights promptly; keep call lights within patient's reach at all times.
•  Help to admit patients.  Make sure unit is clean and bed made up; admission kit is issued; patient's clothing and personal items are put away after the personal inventory is done.  Orient patient to roommate, bathroom, and mealtimes.  Place fresh ice water at bedside and call light within patient's reach.
•  Help to discharge patients.  Assist with packing.  After patient leaves, strip linens from bed, disposable items.  Report that unit is ready to Team Lead and for Housekeeping to clean.
•  Change bed linens daily and as needed; place soiled linen in dirty linen hampers.
•  Supply fresh ice water to patients each shift.  Be sure cups are available with the water for drinking.
• Turn and position bed‑bound patients at least every two (2) hours.  Provide frequent skin care (twice per shift) for bed‑bound patients.
•  Encourage patients to be active; to participate in activities of daily living and recreational activities. Assist patients to activities as needed.
•  Keep environment safe for patients.  Keep hallways clear of equipment and floors free of debris and linen.
•  Assist with Reality Orientation of confused patients.
•   Know and observe Patient's Bill of Rights.
•  Do Post‑mortem care as instructed.
•   Assist others in heavy lifting; use proper equipment. Follow safe lifting procedures and use two staff when using mechanical lifting.
•  The employee may be moved to another shift, as the need arises, in order to meet the needs of the organization.
•   Attend In‑services classes and Staff Meetings
•   Chart daily on Flow Sheet, making sure documentation is complete and accurate.  Report off to Team Leader prior to the end of the shift.
•   Responsible for being familiar with and following established policy and procedure, task list, and guidelines.
•    Listing is required as Nurse Aide I with the N. C. Nurse Aide Central Registry.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• High school diploma or GED
• Certified CNA with NC
• Includes every other weekend shift

Salary : $16 - $24