CNA -NURSING CARE

CNA's Needed in Long Island
Days, Evenings and Overnights available!
ENSURE THE SAFE DELIVERY OF OPTIMAL RESIDENT CARE SERVICES:

Accept assignment and make rounds at a minimum at the beginning of the shift, throughout the shift and at the end of the shift
Provide direct resident care according to the CNA daily plan of care
Assist with physical examinations, diagnostic tests and nursing procedures as needed
Report changes in the residents' condition and the need for modifications to the CNA Care plan
Complete assignment based on resident, unit needs
Escort resident to appointments, activities in or out of the facility as assigned
Provide post-mortem care as needed
Maintain awareness of the emergency equipment such as suctioning machine and oxygen
Assist medical and nursing staff during emergency situations
ENSURE RESIDENTS' SAFTEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESIDENT SAFETY PROGRAM:

Follow the safety features of the plan of care
Ensure that all residents have the appropriate ID wristbands on, as well as nametags on closets, beds, doors and wheelchairs. Check integrity of the sensormatic ID band on designated residents
Keep resident areas free of environmental hazards
Follow facility policy and procedures and the plan of care for the use of restraints
Explain use of call light bell and provide within resident's reach
Maintain safety during lifting, moving, positioning and transfer of residents as per facility protocol.
Report any equipment or furniture in need of repair
Report promptly any resident who is unaccounted for during meals or any other time during the shift
Utilize good judgment in the application of safety and protective devices
Ensure that all visitors to the unit and staff are properly identified
Otherwise adhere to the resident safety program while performing day to day responsibilities
Report observations that are inconsistent with resident safety program or violations of the policy to immediate supervisor and/or Chief Safety Officer
Current New York State Nurse Aide Certification
Experience working in a health care setting
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write and speak and understand the English language, knowledge of other language helpful

WEEKLY PAY!