Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing AssistantThe Raker Center at Good Shepherd is a 99-bed long-term care facility that offers intermediate, heavy, or skilled nursing care for persons with physical disabilities ages 12 years and older. We are looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our family!JOB SUMMARYTo provide and participate in the delivery of basic nursing care such as grooming, oral feeding, transfers, toileting, oral care, weight taking, vital signs, etc., as well as maintenance of the unit environment, all under the supervision of a licensed nurse.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMAINTAINS PROVISION OF QUALITY CARERenders basic nursing care in compliance with Residents' Rights, under the supervision of a licensed nurseResponds professionally and anticipates resident needComplies with individualized care plans of residentsReceives reports regarding assigned residents as beginning of shiftReports off to supervising nurse at end of shift and whenever leaving unitAssists residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable level (physically, mentally, and psychologically)Utilizes resident specific information as conversation topicsAssists residents to receive care in a timeframe and manner according to their preferencesReports changes in resident status, resident response to care, equipment and supply needs, repairs and maintenance needs, safety hazards, unusually occurrences or observations, and completion of assignments to licensed staffDocuments resident care accurately and in a timely mannerRespects residents' rightsContributes to the residents care plan by providing resident-specific physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual information derived through care giving activitiesAssists with resident admissions, transfers, and dischargesPrepares rooms for new admissionsProvides supportive care to residents as end of lifeDemonstrates knowledge of working with persons with cognitive lossMAINTAINS CONFIDENTIALITYComplies with all aspects HIPAAConforms with organizational policies and procedures with regard to maintaining confidentiality of resident and organizational informationATTENDS TO RESIDENT PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDSEducates self and utilizes knowledge of resident preferences, needs, competencies, history, and cultural background through resident interaction, conversation, interview, and observation, in planning and provision of careIncorporates and implements strategies to include psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual components into resident's daily lifeCommunicates information pertaining to residents' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual characteristics/preferences, to the interdisciplinary teamASSISTS AND/OR RENDERS ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO RESIDENTSPerforms direct and indirect resident care activities as per the plan of care and consistent with LTC policies and procedures including, but not limited to: bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), feeding, toileting, perineal care, grooming (hair, nails, foot care), shampooing residents' hair, oral /denture care, measuring intake and output, transfers from bed, chair, and wheelchair, assisting residents in use of assistive devices, positioning residents in chairs, beds, wheelchairs, gericharis, turning and changing resident position, lifting residents with mechanical lifts, performing both passive and active range of motion exercises, making occupied and unoccupied beds, obtaining resident weights, taking vital signs, providing post-mortem care, practicing universal precautions and special isolation techniques, monitoring devices as per plan of careTransporting and escorting residents as neededENSURES RESIDENT SAFETYDemonstrates knowledge of all organizational emergency codes and participates effectivelyDemonstrates knowledge and skill in resident transfers, oral feeding, and provision of personal hygieneProtects residents from compilations and injuriesResponds to the concerns, potential or actual injury, and/or distress of all residents, visitors, and staffProtects residents from abuse and neglect and reports suspected and/or actual abuse to supervisorMAINTAINS A SAFE & CLEAN WORKING ENVIROMENTComplies with Infection Control policies, procedures, and regulationsComplies with organizational / Infection Control standards on storage and disposal of toxic and non-toxic chemicals and other wastesCoordinates with health care support personnel as necessaryKeep equipment, supplies, and residents furniture cleanKeeps environment cleanENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENTDemonstrates knowledge and skill on appropriate usage of equipment according to manufacture's instructionsParticipates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipmentDEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYUtilizes equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job resultsDemonstrate time management skills through prioritization of tasksMaintains organizational policy in regard to meal and break timeReports to duty on timeMAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGEMaintains certification and abides by renewal time frameIdentifies professional education needs and opportunitiesCompletes 12 units of mandatory education requirements for certification renewalShares new knowledge and learned skills to team membersParticipates in committees, projects, and performance improvement activitiesAttends staff meetings and development activities to improve knowledge, skill, and competencyMAINTAINS COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEALTH CARE TEAMSDemonstrates knowledge of the organizational structure through compliance with chain of command to present issues and concerns regarding resident careParticipates in team problem-solving methodsDemonstrates positive conflict resolution skills with all associatesParticipates in team meetings and recommends suggestions for improvementTreats all associates with dignity and respectParticipates in development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plansDirects resident / visitor complaints to licensed staffMaintains organizational dress code expectationsCONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORTAccomplishes related resultsAttends meetings as requestedRepresents the profession and organization both at work and outside the facility, in a positive mannerPromotes and participates in organizational goalsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationHigh School Diploma requiredWork ExperiencePrevious rehabilitation or LTC experience preferredLicenses / CertificationsCertified Nursing Assistant certification requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required within 30 days of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.