Location: Vestal,NY, USA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pay rate: $22.75 hr
Job Location: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850
Hours: evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am
Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves providing personal care, comfort and safety for assigned
residents in a nursing home. The incumbent performs duties of observing changes and assisting residents with activities
of daily living. Direct supervision is received from a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse responsible
for the residents. Does related duties as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Answers all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner;
Bathes, shaves, shampoos, combs hair, dresses, provides mouth care and nail care for residents requiring assistance;
Gives massage, and applies emollients, lotions and ointments to areas requiring treatment;
Serves meals and nourishment to residents and assists those requiring help;
Provides appropriate fluids at intervals throughout the day;
Provides perineal, colostomy and catheter care and application of briefs;
Administers bedpans, urinal and enemas as required;
Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration rate and oxygen saturation level;
Measures and records food and liquid intake and output;
Maintains record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs;
Reports orally any deviation in resident's condition to charge nurse, and documents pertinent resident information
using electronic information system;
Attends and participates in case conferences when on duty, for residents in his/her care;
Observes and notes condition of skin, hair, nails and mouth;
Observes color, odor, and character of output;
Assists in the collection of specimens;
Performs passive and active range of motion;
Transfers residents to and from bed or chair, and positions the resident in proper body alignment and documents on
resident's record (resident care profile);
Escorts residents to activities and appointments using techniques appropriate to their condition;
Participates in socialization activities;
Participates in activities of residents on the unit;
Notifies charge nurse regarding need for equipment repair or replacement;
Properly uses and cares for equipment and supplies;
Maintains cleanliness and neatness of resident's room and equipment;
Provides clean linen and clothing;
Removes soiled linen and clothing;
Participates in infection control programs by using proper hand washing techniques, avoiding cross contamination
and uses proper isolation techniques as required;
Reports incidents and accidents to charge nurse;
Recognizes special needs of the elderly regarding age related changes and alters care appropriately;
Assists in orienting residents to the facility environment and routines upon admission and as needed throughout
their stay;
May attend in-service education sessions as required;
May restrain residents using proper methods as required;
May assist in postmortem care;
Works with the staffing coordinator by consistently and continuously reviewing posted work schedules to verify
accuracy and to ensure awareness of the need for additional coverage; submits requests for time off to the staffing
coordinator.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Skill in measuring amounts of liquid;
Ability to observe and recognize changes in physical condition and behavior;
Ability to document, read, and understand resident care profile;
Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to follow routine practices;
Ability to recognize when potential hazards exist and take measures to prevent them
Ability to read and write brief, simple accurate descriptions;
Ability to take readings from gauges;
Ability to get along well with others;
Ability to work with uncooperative residents;
Ability to recognize and follow the dress code of the facility;
Ability to lift without restrictions;
Ability to communicate, listen and explain procedures to residents;
Ability to show respect for resident's privacy and belongings;
Interest in learning about the elderly and the needs of residents in a nursing home;
Punctuality;
Dependability;
Confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a New York State* certificate of completion of Nurse Aide Training Course.
Requirements:
DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission
2 days of orientation will be required.
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