CNA, Van Transporter, SNC (FT Days)
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DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the Van Transporter assists nurses in carrying out routine assignments, transporting and preparing residents and equipment and keeping equipment and areas in an orderly hygienic condition. The Van Transporter must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent required.Completion of Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program required.WORK EXPERIENCE:Previous experience driving a multi-passenger vehicle preferred.Six months experience as a Nurse Aide in a geriatric setting preferred. Assists with physical care of residents. Assists with oral hygiene, weighs residents, shower/bathes residents, transfers and repositions residents, assists with dressing and grooming activities and restorative nursing procedures. Cares for resident's clothing and property as necessary. Passes trays and feeds residents. Offers fluid to residents to maintain hydration.Monitors routine vital signs. Changes linens and makes beds. Keeps licensed staff informed of unit-related problems and resident-related problems or changes in resident condition. Reports and/or responds to unsafe environmental conditions and infractions of safety and infection control policies. Helps maintain supplies and equipment. Transports residents to and from nursing areas. Assists in admission procedures and the regulation of visits. Applies prosthetics, orthotics, and splints as necessary. Participates in report at change of shift. Documents care rendered to residents daily. Assists the physician and nurse as directed. Collects urine and stool specimens as necessary. Assist in resident dining room as required.