Adult Day CNA

This position will be for Adult Day Care Program and then St Luke Facility upon completion of assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist residents with or provide all levels of activities of daily living (ADL's) and any other needs the resident may require consistent with the facility's policies and procedures.

FUNCTIONS

Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week. Assist residents with personal care including oral/denture hygiene, bathing (bed bath, Century Tub and/or shower), foot care, nail care, hair care, shampooing, shaving, grooming and dressing. Transfer, ambulate and transport residents. Provide active/passive ROM (range of motion) with daily care. Assist residents with toileting needs. Provide peri care and catheter care. Maintain resident rooms in an orderly fashion. Serve meals when necessary, provide nourishment and fluids, feed or assist residents according to needs. Check vital signs as directed – vital signs include temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. If a vital sign(s) is unusual, alert the nurse immediately. Clean and maintain equipment and utility rooms as assigned. Obtain and record resident weights in CareAssist. Complete documentation – including ADL monitoring, special device records, I&O, toileting schedule, intake studies and BM record in a timely manner in Matrix Care system. Take all breaks off floor. Always check with Charge Nurse before leaving the floor for any reason. Observe resident behavior and report any changes or unusual findings to Charge Nurse. Assist residents in preparing for doctor’s visits, religious services, rehabilitation services, diagnostic services and social events. Give prompt and efficient assistance to residents, answer call bells promptly. Keep incontinent residents clean and dry. Change clothing and or linen as necessary. Give peri care to residents as required. Change bed linen and make beds in an appropriate and timely manner. Turn and change position of resident. Lift residents as needed. Attend 12 hours of in‑services per year (6 per 6 months) and attend nursing meetings. May accompany residents on outings and/or medical appointments. Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor, Department Head and/or Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a 100‑Hour Nurse Aide Training Program. Completion of New York State Residential Health Care Facility Nurse Aide clinical skills and written exam and proof of certification. If certified in another state, must have obtained New York State certification via reciprocity. Previous experience preferred. Sense of responsibility to job/residents, moral integrity and understanding is required. Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team effort. Good mental and physical health required. Sincere desire to work with the aged. Pleasant, cheerful, tactful and cautious with residents, relatives and visitors, also other staff members. Flexibility and ability to remain calm in emergencies. Treat resident information confidentially. Knowledge of resident's rights. Existing employees must have a satisfactory work record in their prior positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Wellness Partners