Weekend Certified Nursing assistant

Weekend Certified Nursing Assistant

Compensation: $21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends. $500.00 sign on bonus paid out over 6 months.

Hours: 16-21 hours per week.

Description: Assists patient with all aspects of personal activities of daily living and oral hygiene care while promoting resident self-direction and personal decision-making while protecting resident's health and safety. Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode, as well as ambulation; use of walker, cane. Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning. Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed by the RN. Performs shift to shift report (rounding); including patient observation, repositioning as well as wet checks. Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance. Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure. Prepares equipment for return to vendor and places in appropriate storage areas. Stocks supplies according to inventory and alerts appropriate staff when supplies are low. Applies ostomy bags, and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN. Properly prepares rooms for new admissions; i.e. zeroing bed, oxygen setup; suction setup as applicable. Provides skin care at the direction of the RN in order to prevent skin breakdown and report observations to RN. Assists patients at meal times including but not limited to setting up, feeding, and tray distribution as assigned and defined by Aide Care Plan. Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient's condition or family situation. Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN. Accurately completes all aspects of documentation before leave of shift and reports off to incoming RN and Hospice Aide. Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed. Washes patient's personal laundry and bed linens when needed. Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required by the facility. Maintains the appropriate infection control practices. Actively participates in maintenance of building/grounds and completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner. This includes but not limited to maintaining accurate temperature logs/cleaning schedules. Demonstrates proper mouth and oral hygiene care. Answers call bells promptly and follow through with patient requests. Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings. Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness. Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook. Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of skills required to provide excellent care in accordance with the role of Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in a hospice environment. Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families, nurses and employees, and patients and families. Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing. Visual acuity sufficient to read a thermometer and auditory acuity sufficient to hear and comprehend normal speaking tones, and to hear call bells with or without assistive devices. Well organized to manage time, prepare care-related documentation. Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education per year. Education and Experience: Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Must possess current Home Health Aide Certification by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, or a Certified Nurse Aide approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services. Preferred Education: CNA & CHHA. Required Experience: Prior experience working in home care/hospice environment.