Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
Position: SSI - CNA LTC Location: Brooklyn, NY Pay Rate: $24/hr Job Summary: -Gives baths (partial or complete). -Showers as scheduled and when necessary Minimum shower twice weekly. -Shampoos hair at least weekly, combs and arranges resident's hair daily and when necessary. -Shaves residents, including removal of facial hair of female residents, trims and cleans fingernails of residents on a weekly basis and when necessary. -Provides daily oral hygiene and denture care each shift and when necessary. -Empties and measures drainage (urine, tubes, vomitus, etc.) as ordered and reports amount, color, and consistency to nurse-in-charge. -Gives incontinent and skin care to residents as is necessary. -Dresses resident appropriately. -Informs nurse of clothing needs and keeps drawers and closets neat and orderly. -Encourages the resident to participate in his/her daily activities. -Carries out bladder and bowel monitoring and training program as assigned and records results. -Checks bowel movements daily and records results on NAAARS every shif; after three days, of no bowel movement notify the nurse. -Assists nurse in dressing changes when necessary. -Gives care and support to residents who are terminally ill, isolated, debilitated, or cognitively impaired. -Assists residents from bed to chair, stretcher and vice versa with use of Mechanical Lift with mandatory two or more person assistance and buddy system assistance. -Assists ambulatory residents to walk using walker or cane as indicated. -Participate in resident floor ambulation program. -Transports residents to clinic, activity programs and other appointments, including but not limited to appointments outside of the facility during working hours. -Turns and position residents every 2-3 hours for support and comfort, in the prevention of skin injury and contracture. -Provides range of motion to residents. -Applies support stockings, and splints as directed by the nurse. -Assists residents to undress and prepares residents for bed in accordance with residents' needs and abilities. -Answers residents' call bells and alarms promptly. -Positions side rails, as per protocol (Restraint Free environment). -Observes and assists restless or cognitively impaired residents as directed. -Observes any significant change in residents' behavior or physical condition and informs the nurse immediately of noted changes. -Takes and records temperature (orally or rectally as indicated), pulse, respiration and blood pressure into the electronic medical record (EMR). -Take and records weights as assigned. -Prepares residents for meals in a pleasant environment with no distraction. -Feeds or assists with feedings as needed. -Provides fresh water and nourishment as directed. -Encourages fluids as ordered. Measures and records intake and output of residents.(meal consumption sheet) -Informs nurse in charge of inadequate intake and /or output. -Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges. -Makes bed when indicated. -Maintains clean and non-cluttered environment in residents' room and service areas. -Observes and reports equipment needing repair. -Practices economy in use of utilities and supplies. -Documents care on accountability records and forms. -Obtains report from nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift). -Gives report to nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift). -Performs other related duties as assigned by charge nurse, supervisor, Associate/Director of Nursing. -In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the care of the residents, or the efficient operation of the facility. -Monitor residents as assigned by nurse Q15 min and Q30 min. Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Knowledge on the prevention of skin breakdown. -Ability to communicate with residents in a compassionate and gentle manner, ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Preferred Skills & Experience: -Long Term Care experience preferred. Required Education: - High School diploma or equivalent (GED). -Completion of at least 100 hours from New York State approved residential Health Care Facility nursing assistant training program. Certifications & Licensure: - New York Nurse Aide Certification and listed in New York State RHCF Nurse Aide Registry.