Certified Nurse Aide

Certified Nurses AideA Certified Nurses Aide is a primary member of the nursing team who provides quality care to residents in compliance with philosophies, objectives, resident's rights and established policies and procedures.Reports to: Nurse on duty or Supervisors; annual performance evaluation by DON/ADON with input from Unit Nurses.Duties and Responsibilities:Actively participates as a "team" member showing respect, dignity, accountability, professionalism and ethical values toward residents, family and staff while maintaining confidentiality.Follows hierarchy and respects and performs all duties asked of them within the standards of practice.Meets resident ADL needs including personal hygiene, oral/denture care, bathing, grooming, and dressing as per policies.Follows and comprehends resident plan of care regarding physical and emotional well-being of each resident including but not limited to all mobility, hygiene needs, and emotional care as directed by individual plan of care.Has a working knowledge and demonstrates usage of Resident Rights, abuse and neglect policy, including report requirements and protocol.Follows all policies regarding safety measures and equipment competency, including supply needs and replenishment.Consistently follows all Infection Control policies and measures regarding hand washing standard precautions, linens, clean and orderly environment including all resident care areas.Meets elimination needs of all residents per policies and documents toileting times and initials incontinence and continence. Follows routine bowel regimes, documents and reports to Nurse.Follows Rehab Nursing measures. Some examples are encouraging independence and decision making, range of motion, ambulating, positioning and alignment, transfers and transport, moving resident up in bed, etc. Pays special attention to good body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.Is responsible to look at the activity calendar at the beginning of each shift and assures that all residents are transferred to and from all activity programs in a consistent, timely manner.Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, and transport to appointments.Reports any needs of resident, signs or symptoms of illness or distress, injuries or accidents including falls, skin tears, bruises, and red areas to Nurse on duty.Measures, records and documents vital signs, height/weight, I&O's and any information that is pertinent to resident care plan, resident care profile and reports all out of limit findings to the Nurse on duty.Participates in resident care conferences as appropriate and the process of care planning in a positive and constructive manner.Follows all pertinent personnel policies re: attendance, breaks, meals, staff meetings, mandated requirements per policy, float assignments, dress code etc. Work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department to provide the highest quality care to our residents.Has a working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly reports any potential Corporate Compliance violations to the Corporate Compliance Officer.Is familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles and participates in the process as appropriate, focusing on meeting the customer service needs of the internal and external customer.Must possess the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and regard for confidential information.Provides age appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients/residents.Is responsible for attending all mandatory educational programs as required by position including successful completion of orientation program and maintains 12 CEU's per year. (6 CEU's per 6 months)In order to provide the highest quality care to our patients and residents, individuals may be required to work hours beyond those normally scheduled. Work schedules may be subject to change based on the needs of the department.It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.Education/Training: Certified as a Nurse Aide with the New York State Department of Health. Current Heartsaver certification required.Experience: Nursing Assistant experience preferred.Qualities: Demonstrates professionalism, team effort, kindness and concern for the residents and other employees.Employment Schedule: Required to work weekends, holidays and various shifts as needed.Physical/Mental Demands: Involves standing and walking most of the day. Required to lift, move, position and transfer/transport equipment and residents. Ability to adjust to various staff members, assignments and clinical areas.Working Conditions: Exposed regularly to disagreeable odors, sights, body wastes, etc.Hazards: May be exposed to contagious disease and infection. May sustain injury due to irrational resident.Exposure Category: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues.