CNA's needed in Nursing Home

Nursing AssistantPerform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.Essential Job FunctionsThis facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.Routinely turn and position residents as necessary.Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment.Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies.Take TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs.Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.Must adhere to attendance standards per Attendance Policy.Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.Minimum QualificationsCERTIFIED:Current Nursing Assistant Certification from state.Maintain CPR CertificationHigh School Graduate or GEDORNON-CERTIFIED: Organized and detailed in work performance.Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.Comply with the Resident' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.Fast paced, required to make decisions quicklyInvolved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsPhysical and Sensory RequirementsAssist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsFunction independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.Lifting:Weight - Frequency - Objects1-10 lbs - Constantly - Resident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.11-20 lbs - Constantly - Resident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.21-35 lbs - Frequently - Assistance to residents in ambulation, equipment.36-50 lbs - Occasionally - Transfer of resident, ambulation of residents, and equipment.51-75 lbs - None - Transferring of residents75+ lbs - None - Emergency situationsCarrying:Weight - Frequency - Objects1-10 lbs - Constantly - Resident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.11-20 lbs - Frequently - Resident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.21-35 lbs - Occasionally - Resident personal items, linens, medical supplies, etc.EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.