Location: Westfield,NY, USA
Pay: $16/hr
JOB SUMMARY:
A Resident Assistant provides non-direct resident/patient services. This position is
designed to provide experience that leads to a facility sponsored CNA trainee program.
The CNA training program will consist of classroom instruction, clinical practices and
on-the- job supervised training which leads to acquiring the knowledge, skills and
certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
* Replenishes Unit Supplies as directed.
* Make up unoccupied beds.
* Transports residents to/from dining rooms, therapies, and activities.
* Accompanying residents to an appointment. (No Hands-on Tasks)
* Assists with meal tray pass
* Cleans utility and nourishment rooms
* Passes water to residents
* Maintains the resident's room, bath and personal belongings including
laundry/closet, in a clean orderly condition.
* Reports to the Charge Nurse at:
o The beginning of each shift
o The end of each shift
o When leaving the unit for any reason
* Reports any changes noted in a resident's condition or behavior to the nurse
* Respects the resident's dignity, confidentiality and individuality
* Attends In-service, including all mandatory in services, either required by New
York State or facility policies.
* Performs any additional unit tasks as requested by the nurse
* Adheres to assigned meal and break times
* Follows facility policies and procedures
* Follows Universal Precautions and infection Control practices
* Maintains Corporate Compliance Standards
* Performs any additional unit tasks as requested by Supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
* Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution
among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all
circumstances.
* Excellent Communication Skills, coordinating activities in conjunction with other departments
to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family members,
updating them on how resident is doing.
* Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness and
exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence
* Problem solver identifying actual/potential problems and creates an action plan for resolution
and then measuring outcomes to determine course of action.
* Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and
interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members. Provides
direction to visitors, staff, volunteers and external populations
* Exhibits Professionalism