Location: Sayville,NY, USA
The Certified Nursing Assistant, a mature adult, performs under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse.Performs selected resident care activities to assist in safe treatment and caring for the personal needs and comfort of adult/geriatric residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.To provide necessary care to the residents of this facility in a safe caring manner; in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health.
Responsibilities:
Assists with admission of residents, re: reception, preparation, and data collection
Functions as a team member in administering direct resident care and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, skin care and anticipation of needs
Prepares residents for meals, assists with feeding of residents.Distributes fluids and nourishment/snacks
Assists with transport of residents between areas of facility and at discharge in a timelymanner
Collects and transports specimens in a timely manner
Responds to call bells/alarms in a timely manner
Ensures allpersonal alarms are in place and functioningper individual residents plan of care
Communicates appropriate information to nurse; obvious changes in resident's condition
Records intake, output, BM, vital signs, toileting, range of motion, ambulation, restraint use, nutrition, ADL care, security device bracelets, showers/bathing, skin checks as per facility policy
Assists the nurse in preparation of resident for examination and treatment and diagnostic tests/X-rays
Demonstrates appropriate restraint application and restraint release for activity
Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and co-workers using appropriate safety practices
Requirements: