Certified Nursing Assistant | LTC | Rotating Shifts
Certified Nurse Assistant - All Shifts AvailableFull Time, Part Time shifts available- Day/Evening Rotation, Evening/Night rotation or Evening OR night shift.Must be able to work 24 hours per weekUnder the direction of licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certificationMust demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on assigned unitMust demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needsProvide care needed by adult and geriatric patient groupsRequired QualificationsNYS NA Certification RequiredBLS (AHA or RQI certs only)One (1) Year of previous LTC experienceMust be licensed for 1 yearOne (1) Year experience in LTC or CNA capacityActivities of Daily Living (ADL) CareMeet resident's ADL needs as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment Provide hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care Complete documentation per protocolEnvironment and Safety MaintenanceMaintain resident's environment and safety as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures Answer call lights and alarms promptly Provide safety mats and low beds Manage restraint use under the direction of Nursing Maintain cleanliness of unit Implement behavior and fall prevention measures Ensure appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment Complete documentation per protocolNutritional CareMeet resident's nutritional needs as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures Provide meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments Honor resident's preferences and choices Complete documentation per protocolRehabilitative CareMeet resident's rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures Provide range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment and use of assistive devices Complete documentation per protocolCommunication and ReportingReport resident's rights, refusals, and concerns to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures Identify and report changes in resident physical, emotional and psychosocial status to Charge Nurse promptlyImportant NoticeOccupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues. #P1