Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Well-staffed Health and Rehabilitation Center in Queens, NY

Weekly Pay!

Job Description:

The Certified Nursing Assistant works directly under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and performs duties in a relation to the personal needs of the resident, care of supplies and equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness, comfort and safety of the resident in his/her environment.

Reports To: Charge Nurse, Supervisor and Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

Responsibilities:

• Provides or assists with bed bath, tub bath, whirlpool and showers. (Supervises safety of same.)
• Provides personal grooming: i.e. hair, nails, shaving, personal clothing, mouth care, perineal care.
• Prepares laundry for pick-up and return.
• Checks resident's body for skin care: i.e. rash, any discoloration or edema.
• Feeding and Assisting with Feeding (when necessary)
• Provides calm, pleasant environment.
• Engages in cluster feeding while seated.
• Monitors daily intake and keeps nurses informed.
• Records food intake on Nutrition Work Sheet.
• Making Beds
• Uses recommended amount of linen and diapers.
• Disposes of linen in proper manner.
• Properly utilizes clean and dirty linen carts.
• Secures call bells to bed.
• Beds are made in proper manner.
• Knowledgeable in procedure for linen precaution.

Safety of Residents:

• Make sure, if restraint is used, that it was indicated on assignment and the proper type is applied.
• Restraints are checked at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Supervises ambulation of resident when needed.
• Proper attention is given that side rails are up on bed when needed.
• Completes dining room duty as posted by charge nurse.
• Is alert for spills on floor.
• Answers call bells as soon as possible.
• Makes rounds frequently.
• Reports need for repair and safety matters to charge nurse

License:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Required)
• CPR (Preferred)

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact: Yanet Haile Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing 5824 12th Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11219 Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Yanet @bondhealthstaffing.com