What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurses Aide - Per Diem position at Tahoe Forest Health System?
Bargaining Unit: EA
Rate of pay: $29.72/hour DOE Shift Differential (Base Pay includes 12.5% per diem premium)
Summary
Performs various resident care activities and related non professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of the residents; assists in maintenance of safe and clean environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides care to the residents of the ECC.
- Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine resident's needs.
- Bathes, dresses, and undresses residents.
- Provides dental care. Serves and collects food trays and feeds residents requiring help.
- Transports residents to multiple activities.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living and ROM.
- Turns and repositions bedfast residents, safely, to prevent bedsores.
- Changes bed linens and helps maintain resident's room.
- Directs visitors, and answers telephone.
- Documents all care and observations accurately and thoroughly.
- Possesses effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Participates in departmental in-services and training, growth and development.
- Responsible for protecting self, facility, residents, and members of the staff by following security policies/procedures.
- Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior. Complies with System policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED. California State certification as CNA or completion of CNA class and certificate. Current CPR certification.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
California State Certification as Certified Nurses Aide required. CPR certification within six months of employment.
Salary : $30
