Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN

Description

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• Makes rounds to resident rooms at least every two hours to ensure resident needs are met to include toileting, turning, repositioning, and hydration; makes walking rounds at shift change with the oncoming CNA ensuring resident rooms are tidy and in good condition; communicates any pertinent changes or things that are occurring with the residents during walking rounds ensuring a seamless transition of care; checks the care base, country kitchen, and soiled and clean utility rooms during walking rounds for tidiness; issues found during rounds will be addressed by the off-going shift
• Observes unusual symptoms or signs of illness or skin breakdown and reports same to nurse in charge; reports indications of residents’ deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health through the utilization of the Interact Stop and Watch documents
• Listens to change of shift report and communicates with charge nurse on what shift priorities should be
• Provides care in accordance with the resident care profile and resident preferences
• Administers bed baths daily and showers twice per week unless resident requests otherwise
• Distributes and sets up resident meal trays; assists the residents who need assistance with their meals, encourage intake, and accurately document intake
• Provides daily and weekly personal care including oral hygiene, fingernail trimming, dressing daily and throughout the day as needed, assisting with toileting or changing throughout the day as needed
• Positions residents properly using comfort and safety devices as ordered; repositions bedridden residents every two hours or more often as directed
• Takes vital signs according to resident plan of care or as assigned by supervising charge nurse
• Assists with bladder and bowel training of selected incontinent residents
• Makes rounds of incontinent residents every two hours to provide partial bathing and change of clothing and linen as needed; cleans carpet or furniture if needed and notifies Housekeeping for sanitation
• Answers resident call lights in a timely manner, politely, and with focused concern on the resident; maintains a goal of answering each call light in under four minutes
• Answers the phones located at the care base or nurses station when appropriate; provides professional and courteous direction to the party on the phone
• Assists with the admission and discharge of resident and post mortem care
• Completes the shift responsibility checklist for the specific shift assigned
• Assists with weighing of residents on admission, once a month, and as ordered; if weight is greater than set parameters, reports weight change to the nurse
• Assists residents in the use of adaptive equipment including splints, adaptive plates, bowls, cups and utensils, reachers, sliding boards, walkers and wheelchairs
• Appropriately addresses all allegations or sightings of potential abuse/neglect by rescuing the resident, reporting it immediately and reassuring the resident
• Empties urinary drainage bags twice per shift, and totals output for nurse in charge; passes, empties, and sanitizes bedpans and urinals as needed
• Makes sure residents’ clothing is clean, puts soiled clothing in hamper and puts away clean laundry
• Assures overall neatness and cleanliness of resident’s room, bedside equipment, and bathroom; makes beds and returns clothing and equipment to proper place
• Participates in mandatory in-services/drills
• Serves an active role in actual Emergency Operations scenarios to ensure the safety of the residents
• Assists with transportation of residents to and from activities; involves residents in daily activities when time allows; engages residents in one on one activities as part of daily routine
• Assists with moving a resident from one room to another including bed/mattress and personal belongings
• Accurately documents care provided to assigned residents using MyUnity Point of Care daily prior to leaving for the day
• Performs all work in a safe manner; reports any safety hazards to the Charge Nurse immediately including improper disposal of medications and “sharps;” uses safe lifting and transfer techniques and proper body mechanics at all times; complies with emergency drills; maintains infection control standards
• Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to the Charge Nurse while discontinuing the utilization of the piece of equipment; clearly labels the equipment as faulty so that no other employee uses it
• Maintains a positive attitude to ensure dignity and quality of life for residents, and maintains positive interaction with guests and coworkers
• Serves as a positive mentor for new staff members, training them in the proper policies and procedures to ensure quality of care
• Performs all other duties as assigned

BENEFITS (Full-Time and Part-Time Plus employees)

· Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

· FSA & HSA

· 403(b) Retirement Plan*

· 529 College Savings Plan*

· Long-Term Care Insurance

· Legal Resources

· Paid Time Off

· Holiday Pay*

· Corporate Wellness Program*

· Health Club & Spa Membership*

· Employee Education & Training Fund*

· Employee Assistance Program

· Credit Union Membership*

* Part-Time employees eligible

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.

Apply online at Williamsburglanding.org.

EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free

Salary : $17