What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenant Assistant/CNA - Garden View (Part-time or Full-time) position at St. Anthony Regional Hospital?
Job Details
Description
Position can be full-time, part-time or PRN.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, tenants, families and other employees or the organization.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to combative patients.
Other Requirements
May be required to train in and float to other areas within the department or other assigned areas and provide extra support and/or coverage as needed.
Description
Position can be full-time, part-time or PRN.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides daily nursing care and other services according to nursing standards of care and documents appropriately. Includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, ambulation, toileting, laundry, housekeeping and serving of meals.
- Assists in monitoring health status of the client and may administer medications as ordered by the personal physician.
- Provides assistance to and from activities, appointments in accordance with service agreement while encouraging as much independence as appropriate for each tenant. Partners with pastoral and wellness teams to assure participation in resident selected activities.
- Performs accurate reporting and documentation using established procedures and training. Information includes but is not limited to vital signs, weight, behavior and mobility.
- Assists with resident admission, transfer or discharge following established procedures. Completes administrative duties required or as requested such as copying and faxing.
- Documents resident incidents, accidents, emergencies or unusual behavior.
- Consults with and keeps staff nurse informed of change in tenants’ condition as soon as possible.
- Anticipates and responds to tenants’ needs promptly. Partners with family and team to meet service plan needs.
- Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.
- Maintains professional attitude and is able to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Maintains tenants’ rights to confidentiality, privacy, fair treatment and the right to refuse treatment.
- Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
- Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
- Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
- Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
- High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required, one year certificate from a college or technical school preferred; with 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and the ability to respond to and handle tenant needs in a professional and respectful manner.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, tenants, families and other employees or the organization.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to combative patients.
Other Requirements
May be required to train in and float to other areas within the department or other assigned areas and provide extra support and/or coverage as needed.
