PCT - Extended Care

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible to assist nursing personnel in providing resident within the scope of his/her certification, training and meeting regulations. Reporting Relationship: RN on duty and DON. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission, Vision and Values of HRH. It is excepted that the associate will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values - The associates shall support the HRH goals and direction of the quality improvement process. Appropriate Factors for this position: Standing, walking, sitting, pushing (100+), pulling (100+), lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, filing, typing, xeroxing, talking, Hearing, color vision. Physical Demands: Lifting objects over 100 lbs. w/frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides all ADL cares to patients including: oral, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, range of motion, ambulation, dining. Delivers care according to patient's individual care plan. Provides care in a manner that respects the resident's dignity and privacy. Provides care with kindness and compassion, paying attention to detail and recognizing individual resident needs. Offers choices with care and encourages patients to maintain independence whenever possible. Adheres to resident's rights when providing care and communication with patients. Answers call light promptly. Communicates changes in patient's condition to staff nurse in a timely manner. Charting and documents as required/ECU policies and procedures. Interacts with Interdisciplinary Team to communicate resident preferences, needs and details to establish individualized care plan. Interacts with other disciplines to promote, encourage and assist patients to various activities of interest to the patient. Maintains cleanliness of wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment that patients may use. Reports to maintenance any non-working or unsafe equipment or facility fixtures. Uses all required safety equipment appropriately, gait belt, goggles, lifts, transfer boards, etc.

Required Skills & Experience: Experience as a CNA in an extended Care, LTC setting. Able to read, write at a level to fulfill documentation requirements. Preferred Skills & Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting. Required Education: N/A Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Required Certifications & Licensure: CNA certification in the state of practice. BLS - American Heart Association.