SENIOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Senior Certified Nursing AssistantThe incumbent for the Senior Certified Nursing Assistant (SCNA) position is responsible to provide direct nursing care to residents of the State Veterans' Nursing Home of Florida, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Incumbent will assist with all aspects of resident care as assigned by the shift supervisor, including activities of daily living, ambulation, and mobility in facility. Respond promptly and courteously when answering call lights. Observe, identify, and report resident concerns or needs to the shift supervisor. Complete assignments timely, completely, accurately and in a cooperative manner. Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service and FDVA policies and procedures. Provide the necessary assistance when giving residents the following activities of daily living nursing care: oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, and grooming, hair, and nail care, shaving, toileting, eating and drinking, and mobility Assist as needed with related functions to, for, and with residents to include activities such as escorting to meals, assisting with laundry, and assisting with participation in activities Perform restorative measures such as obtaining and recording vital signs/weights, and assistance with self-administration of medications. Document services provided within facility software/databases Consistently work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family or resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNP's, consultants and ancillary service providers Follow Residents Rights policies at all times Maintain confidentiality of resident information Transport and/or escort residents to appointments as assigned Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks Attend all in-service programs, training classes, and domiciliary meetings Assume responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook Observe all facility safety, infection control and quality improvement, HIPAA policies and procedures, and internal quality improvement processes Performs other related duties as required