Broome County-Temporary Staffing Services for Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Address: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850 Shift hours: evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am Bill rate: $35/Hour we have some flexibility 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.