STNA/CNA for Judson Manor

CNA (Formerly STNA) Multiple Positions Available

Perform a variety of supportive resident care duties. Provide related services that promote comfort, safety and meet the residents' personal needs.

Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADL) according to guidelines and member care plans, which includes but is not limited to Bath/Shower, Mouth Care, Hair Care, Toileting, Skin Care, and Nail Care.

Implement fall prevention program for any resident at risk for falling:

• Monitor that each resident's anti-fall device is in place and activated.
• Report any broken/non-working devices to nurse/supervisor immediately.
• Report any fall risk behavior to nurse (such as resident attempts to get up without assistance).

Report any changes in resident's condition/appearance/function to nurse or supervisor.

Assure that all residents have access to call light at all times and know how to use it. Respond to all call light/paging system promptly, courteously and provide necessary assistance.

Perform selected treatments according to policy and procedure. TX's include:

• Application of TED hose.
• Care of TED hose, washing daily.
• Vital Signs
• Obtain weights as ordered in timely manner, demonstrating ability to take (weights) accurately.
• Mechanical lift use competency with the use of two persons when using.
• Bathtub competence in use and cleaning after each use.
• I & O obtain as ordered with accuracy of measure and documentation.
• Transfers using safe techniques. Remove foot rests from w/c before transferring to and from using appropriate number of persons to perform transfer according to plan.
• Apply braces and sling as ordered, correctly and in a timely manner.
• Oxygen use demonstrating proficiency in use of O2 systems mask and cannula.
• Know and maintain liter flow ordered by MD.
• Demonstrates competency of filling portable O2 to Ensure adequate amount of O2 available to resident at all times.
• Appropriately uses concentrator when resident is in room.
• Monitor and inform nurse if humidifier bottles on concentrator are low.

Assist resident to maintain optimal nutritional and hydration status according to guidelines and member care plans, for mealtimes and nourishments. Document resident intake in POC after each meal and nourishments. Notify nurse of poor intake of 50% or less consumed at each meal as well.

Follows all isolation protocols including hand washing, linen storage, and soiled linen procedures.

Prepare room. Make sure bed is made. Necessary equipment present ie: phone, TV remote, lights functioning. Obtain weight and vitals. Obtain w/c and admission supplies. Make resident comfortable in bed or w/c. Puts all residents' belongings in appropriate drawers/wardrobes. Complete personal belongings inventory sheet.

Maintain neatness of resident room and all work areas:

• Performs residents laundry in timely manner:
• Ensures that all clothing is labeled, stored and maintained appropriately.
• Informs manager/social worker when resident needs clothing
• Reports worn clothing to supervisor.

Complete all documentation in a timely manner including:

• Admission paperwork.
• Resident care flow sheet.
• BM record.
• Dining intake record.
• Restorative record.
• Bath audit.

Maintains dignity of each resident at all times:

• Knock and announce prior to entering resident room
• Address resident by preferred name not nickname
• Provide resident your name and reason why you are there prior to providing care
• Close door or bathroom curtain for privacy

Provide residents with meaningful activity:

• Participates in identifying residents' daily pleasures.
• Assists residents in seeking and engaging in their individual daily pleasures.
• Provides opportunity for intimate social gatherings in resident neighborhoods daily.
• Empowers self to actively seek avenues for residents to become involved and engaged in their community.

Maintains confidentiality regarding resident information. (HIPAA)

Participates in planning and evaluating the interdisciplinary care plan through one-to-one interaction with Resident Care Manager and through participation in the resident care conference.

Maintains a record of acceptable attendance and punctuality. Maintains twelve hours of continuing education annually. Observes all company rules and safety procedures. Uniform compliance. Other duties as assigned.

This position requires incumbents to exhibit personalized customer service with the following behavioral skills and values:

• Respectfulness: I treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and respect.
• Empowerment: I am a problem solver by taking ownership and searching for solutions.
• Communication: I listen with empathy and communicate positively with others.
• Integrity: I do the right thing every time.
• Teamwork: I build collaborative relationships to provide the best possible service.
• Excellence: I strive to exceed the expectations of all those I come into contact with.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications:

High school diploma. Must be a graduate of a state approved nursing aide training program (with plans to take the mandated test for certification within 30 days of offer) or has current certification as a state tested nursing assistant/certified nursing assistant STNA/CNA. Computer literacy required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Physical demands may include kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching, pushing, manipulating, talking, hearing, standing for extended periods, crouching, stooping, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs., transferring resident up to150 lbs with assistance, if necessary.

Working Conditions:

Clinical environment: General clinical environment including; resident units, resident rooms and care areas. May have exposure to resident waste and blood products and will use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and universal precautions accordingly. May be exposed to infections, pathogens and will follow isolation precautions. Associate may be exposed to combative residents and/or residents with delirium/confusion