Certified Nursing Assistant

Acacia Network Certified Nursing Assistant Position

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the Nursing Team who is responsible for performing assignments as delegated by the Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse. All assignments are performed under the supervision of an RN or LPN, in compliance with the NYS Department of Health and Casa Promesa.

Key Essential Functions:

• Bathes residents in the tub, shower, bed, at sink, etc. as directed by licensed nurse and appropriate to situation. Bathing can include hair shampoos, fingernail care/trimming, and shaving.
• Assists resident with grooming activities which include but are not limited to: Dressing, hair combing/brushing, shaving, and application of make-up.
• Assists in meal/nutrition/hydration related activities including, but not limited to: Seating resident in dining room/cafeteria. Distributing meal trays to residents in their room and assisting residents with their trays in the dining room. Feeds, and/or helps residents to prepare tray and feed themselves, reports tray errors and/or need to obtain substitute meal items. Directly supervises residents in the nourishment rooms at all times. Observe and record the amount of meal consumed. Offers and provides fluids (e.g. water, juices, tea, coffee, etc). Offers and provides snacks/nourishments. Reports any changes in appetite, ability to consume food/fluid. Weighs residents, records weight, and reports significant changes to licensed nurses.
• Participates in maintaining the Environment of Care by: Ensuring rooms are clutter free. Reporting safety hazards and removing overt hazards. Reporting any resident incidents, accidents, or falls. Responding to fire and/or disaster alarms. Maintaining the residents room area by bed making, tidying drawers and closets, helping residents to place personal items such as photographs, etc. in the place they would like. Checking call bells for functioning, reporting malfunctions, leaving call bells within reach of the resident if needed, and responding to call bells in a timely manner. Ensuring that beds are left in a safe, low position after resident care or bed-making
• Participates in the management of clothing for residents which includes but is not limited to: Reporting clothing needs. Reporting need for clothing repair. Arranging for and/or assisting with residents' use of the washer and dryer on the unit. Performs sanitizing and safety precaution procedures required for on unit washer and dryer.
• Participates in the surveillance, prevention and control of infection by: Adhering to Infection Control Policies and Procedures. Obtaining specimens and transporting to lab as directed. Measuring and recording vital signs (BP, T, P, R) and reporting any abnormalities.
• Participates in the Continuum of Care and the Education of residents by: Assisting with all modes of ambulation and/or wheelchair propulsion, teaching residents proper techniques as directed. Applying/removing assistive devices as needed. Performing range of motion as directed. Assisting with/facilitating other exercise programs on the unit as directed. Applying specialized feeding techniques as/when directed. Interacting with residents and communicating their expressed concerns. Applying/adjusting for comfort supplemental gas delivery apparatus (oxygen face mask or nasal prongs). Attending scheduled meetings and In-service Education programs.
• Transports and transfers residents as required. This includes transfers from surface to surface (e.g. bed to chair) as well as transporting from place to place within and outside the facility: Uses lifting equipment when appropriate. Transports bodies to the morgue as directed. Will be required to escort the resident.
• Monitors resident skin condition: Reports changes in skin condition to licensed nurse. Ensures proper positioning of resident to prevent/minimize skin breakdown. Adheres to incontinence care programs (i.e. frequent brief changing, toileting, perineal cleansing, etc).
• Performs documentation as required on unit logs/records and resident medical records as required.
• Maintains a clean work area that includes: utility rooms, treatment room, pantry, nurses' station, staff lounge, etc.
• Takes an interest in the residents' involvement with activities and assists with recreational activities.
• Assists with admission and discharge processes.
• Responsible for overall unit cleanliness
• Accounts for linen and helps keep linen area neat and orderly.
• Reports to unit nurse when unit supplies need to be replenished.
• Complies with departmental policies regarding attendance, work schedules, and dress code.
• Attends ongoing educating programs to include at least 6 hours of in-service education every six months.
• Performs other assigned tasks/duties as directed.
• Follows facility infection Control Protocols

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Certification of completion of Nurse Aide program.
• Valid and unrestricted NYS Certification as a Nursing Aide
• Current Basic Life Support certification.