PRN all shifts-Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

· Bathe residents according to preference and schedule. Ensure that residents are covered during bathing process. Provide tub bath, shower or bed bath regularly. Use poncho while transporting in hallway. Trim fingernails and toenails with every bath.

· Transfer, lift and turn residents using good body mechanics and proper protocol. Assist residents to change positions according to care plans.

· Provide toileting needs according to individual resident needs. Accurately record this information daily. Report changes in resident elimination to nurse promptly.

· Accurately/promptly document all care given to each resident.

· Walk resident as they are able. Encourage and allow residents to walk to and/or from meals, bathroom activities, etc. given current ambulation orders.

· Give or supervise mouth care to each resident after each meal, and give skin care daily as described in care plan.

· Answer resident call bells in a timely/courteous manner, responding to calls bells within 3-5 minutes on a consistent basis.

· Observe residents for changes and/or problems and report them immediately. Report all changes and/or problems to charge nurse/medication aide promptly.

· Participate in resident care plan process. Offer suggestions for revisions. Assist in keeping C.N.A. care plans current and accurate.

· Maintain resident rooms neat and uncluttered. Straighten closets, bedside stand, dress, etc.

· Correct safety issues regarding resident-care environment or equipment and complete maintenance or housekeeping requests as appropriate to keep environment free of unnecessary risks. Correct immediately or report them to supervisor.

· Practices Universal Precautions including, but not limited to: blood/fluid spills, isolation precautions, bio-hazardous waste, etc.

· Prepare residents and transport them to beauty shop, physical therapy, activities and for scheduled outside appointments as needed. Have residents ready and to appointed places consistently.

· Record/report vital signs and pertinent information. Document care given accurately. Report all abnormal temperature and blood pressure results to charge nurse promptly. Record resident information on mood/behavior forms, ADL flow sheets and daily care flow sheets.

· Serve residents trays; feed residents requiring assistance and encourage residents as needed. Provide bib/cover-up if needed. If feeding is required, complete in an unhurried manner and feed in appropriate serving order. Serve trays within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.

· Operate patient care equipment such as, but not limited to, electric and manual high/low hospital bed, wheelchair, mechanical lifts, scales, thermometers, etc. in order to perform essential job duties on a daily basis.

· Take direction from charge nurse and ensure assignments/instructions are understood and carried out.

· Utilize time to best advantage to meet job requirements and residents’ needs.

· Complete items on “to do” sheets and return list to staff nurse prior to end of scheduled shift. Advise staff nurse well in advance of shift end if items will not be able to be completed.

· Maintain clean, organized and orderly work areas.

· Maintain any appropriate licensure requirements as required by company policies, Federal/State Regulations and/or outlined above in the qualifications section.

· Adhere to all company policies and procedures. 

· Attend all in-services, training and meetings as required by company policies and Federal/State Regulations.

· Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner. Uses chemicals safely and appropriately.

· Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work. 

Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant   (C.N.A.) include, but are not limited to, assisting residents with Activities   of Daily Living (ADL’s); bathing, dressing, toileting and dining; documenting   resident care, while always respecting and promoting each resident’s rights   and always maintaining a clean and safe home-like environment.

Qualifications:

· Must have completed 80-hour certification   courses in Geriatric Nursing or is presently enrolled.

· Must have passed Virginia NACEP test after   completion of 80-hour certification course.

· Must have current Nursing Assistant license   through Virginia Board of Nursing.

· Must have or be willing to obtain CPR and   First Aid certification.

· Strong written and verbal communication   skills.

· Ability to work with confidential information   and maintain its integrity.

· Ability to multi-task while maintaining   attention to detail and have good organizational skills.

· Ability to work in stressful environment and   deal with medical emergency situations.

· Strong customer service skills; maintain a   hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.