Certified Nursing Assistant

Pay rate: $22.75 hr

Job Location: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850

 Hours: evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am

Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Job Description:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves providing personal care, comfort and safety for assigned

residents in a nursing home. The incumbent performs duties of observing changes and assisting residents with activities

of daily living. Direct supervision is received from a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse responsible

for the residents. Does related duties as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Answers all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner;

Bathes, shaves, shampoos, combs hair, dresses, provides mouth care and nail care for residents requiring assistance;

Gives massage, and applies emollients, lotions and ointments to areas requiring treatment;

Serves meals and nourishment to residents and assists those requiring help;

Provides appropriate fluids at intervals throughout the day;

Provides perineal, colostomy and catheter care and application of briefs;

Administers bedpans, urinal and enemas as required;

Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration rate and oxygen saturation level;

Measures and records food and liquid intake and output;

Maintains record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs;

Reports orally any deviation in resident's condition to charge nurse, and documents pertinent resident information

using electronic information system;

Attends and participates in case conferences when on duty, for residents in his/her care;

Observes and notes condition of skin, hair, nails and mouth;

Observes color, odor, and character of output;

Assists in the collection of specimens;

Performs passive and active range of motion;

Transfers residents to and from bed or chair, and positions the resident in proper body alignment and documents on

resident's record (resident care profile);

Escorts residents to activities and appointments using techniques appropriate to their condition;

Participates in socialization activities;

Participates in activities of residents on the unit;

Notifies charge nurse regarding need for equipment repair or replacement;

Properly uses and cares for equipment and supplies;

Maintains cleanliness and neatness of resident's room and equipment;

Provides clean linen and clothing;

Removes soiled linen and clothing;

Participates in infection control programs by using proper hand washing techniques, avoiding cross contamination

and uses proper isolation techniques as required;

Reports incidents and accidents to charge nurse;

Recognizes special needs of the elderly regarding age related changes and alters care appropriately;

Assists in orienting residents to the facility environment and routines upon admission and as needed throughout

their stay;

May attend in-service education sessions as required;

May restrain residents using proper methods as required;

May assist in postmortem care;

Works with the staffing coordinator by consistently and continuously reviewing posted work schedules to verify

accuracy and to ensure awareness of the need for additional coverage; submits requests for time off to the staffing

coordinator.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Skill in measuring amounts of liquid;

Ability to observe and recognize changes in physical condition and behavior;

Ability to document, read, and understand resident care profile;

Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to follow routine practices;

Ability to recognize when potential hazards exist and take measures to prevent them

Ability to read and write brief, simple accurate descriptions;

Ability to take readings from gauges;

Ability to get along well with others;

Ability to work with uncooperative residents;

Ability to recognize and follow the dress code of the facility;

Ability to lift without restrictions;

Ability to communicate, listen and explain procedures to residents;

Ability to show respect for resident's privacy and belongings;

Interest in learning about the elderly and the needs of residents in a nursing home;

Punctuality;

Dependability;

Confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a New York State* certificate of completion of Nurse Aide Training Course.

Requirements:

DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission

2 days of orientation will be required.

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