Responsibilities · Provides and/or assist the resident in all activities of daily living as per individual care plan. · Maintains residents stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording information · Provides resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials. · Assist with transporting residents to different areas of facility as necessary; activities off unit, hairdresser, etc. · Answering residents call lights and request · Encourage the resident to function at his/her maximum level by assisting in restorative techniques and encouraging as much independence as possible. · Attend all mandatory in-services per code, mandatory C.N.A. meetings a year and completes required hours of educational in-services to maintain certification. · Maintain appropriate records adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulations of nursing home. · Pass meal trays, assist feeding residents, and monitor meals as per policy. Pass water pitcher and nourishment. Record meal consumption, record I&O. · Interacts supportively with residents, family and other staff. · Receives and gives report to team leader at the beginning and end of shift respectively. · Responsible for carrying out facility safety and infection control program (hand washing) · Observe and report resident needs, abnormal conditions or behavioral changes to team leader, charge nurse or nurse manager. · Completes assignment in a timely fashion. Follows resident care plan as written. · Maintains the resident's room and supplies in a neat manner. · Assist in promoting the Quality of life set forth in the “Residents Bill of Rights”. · Carries resident assignment sheet on person while on duty. Does not leave sheet where available for others to read. States or able to locate information i.e. resident C.P.R. status. · Respects the confidentiality of patients, departments, and nursing home information. · Reports to work on time and is on the unit and ready for duty at 7:00 am, 3:00 pm, or 11:00 pm. · Gives adequate notice to supervisory personnel when calling in sick or late, according to department standards. · Lifts and transfers residents as per individual care plans. · Punches in and out, consistent with nursing home policy. · Observes department guidelines regarding use of meal periods, coffee, breaks, and quitting time. Signs out and in at meal time. · Does not abuse sick time when used, is verified as required. · Resolves conflicts or problems in working relationships without involvement of higher authority. · Safety rules and procedures are followed. Works carefully and avoids situations that could lead to and accident. · All accidents are reported to supervisor upon occurrence, an incident form is completed and sent to DNS. · Work area and equipment are kept clean and orderly. · Utilizes personal protection equipment, engineering and work practice controls to prevent/minimize occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. · Works with supervisor and other members of the work group in planning and building an effective team. · Instructions are followed, work schedules and standards met without close supervision. · Work is sufficient quality and quantity. · Deviations from established schedules and instructions are approved by nurse manager or their designee. · Interacts with family members and other staff in a professional manner. Promote positive environments. · Adheres to dress code at all times. · Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures by asking questions and/or demonstration. · Adheres to shift routine. · Clean closets. Put resident's clothes away. · Change resident's calendars. · Assist with new employee orientation as requested · Assists other staff when work is completed. · Audits completed (QA., safety, infection control) as assigned. · Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Completion of a NYS approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
- 1 year of CNA experience.