Location: Patchogue,NY, USA
Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation - SIGN ON BONUS $$$1000 1199 SEIU UNION MEMBER BENEFITS!!!! Responsibilities •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 Services of Long Island •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 timely manner •Collects and transports specimens in a timely manner •Responds to call bells/alarms in a timely manner •Ensures all personal alarms are in place and functioning per 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