Certified Nurse Assistant

apartment Hebrew Senior Life location_onCanton, OH, US

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Job Description:

Core Competencies:

Recognize and respond to the needs of the resident
Reports all changes in the resident’s condition
Assists in residents personal care
Reports all accidents and incidents as they occur
Observe and report pressure ulcers
Promote a no-manual lift environment
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of the residents
Embraces and demonstrates the coaching approach in interpersonal interactions.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist residents perform for/with them any or all ADL’s they request. These may include, but are not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, mouth care, ambulating, shaving, positioning, incontinent care, toileting, maintaining nutrition, vital signs, weights, performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse.
Consults with and keeps nurse informed of Household activities, needs, and problems related to resident care.
Prepares resident room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Assists in resident admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Maintains an home-like, attractive and comfortable environment for resident with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
Serves meals asking residents their choice. Assists with eating and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for resident.
Transports resident to and from various appointments as requested.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly, reports malfunctioning immediately.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate Orchard Cove identification while on duty.
Documents all resident care in electronic medical record per policy.
Maintains confidentiality of all residents and/or employee information to assure resident and/or employee rights are protected.
Demonstrates knowledge of age and cultural appropriate care to the resident population served.
Reports to work on time as scheduled. Notifies the appropriate person and according to the accepted time frame when absent or late for work
Demonstrates ability to express self in all areas of communication (verbal, written, non-verbal). Uses coaching communication skills
Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to residents, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
Report all accidents and incidents you observe on shift, giving a full report to the charge nurse before you leave.
Dispose of soiled linens and personal laundry according to policy and in the appropriate receptacles using good infection control practices.
Report all complaints and grievances to your direct supervisor and/or administrator when needed.
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other disciplines to ensure the highest degree of quality life and care.
Keep call light with reach of resident and answer promptly.
Complies with OSHA regulations regarding Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
Adhears to organizations Infection Control Program
Adhears to organizations Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Demonstrates adherence to safety policies as evidenced by in-service attendance records and employee practices.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fluent English skills required
Computer literacy required
Good English oral and written communication skills.
Must attend mandatory in-services provided by Orchard Cove and periodic in-services in order to keep your license current.
Computer literacy required
Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor.
Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an environment working with the elderly and/or disabled, preferably in the home care setting
In addition, employee must successfully pass the CORI check as requested by Orchard Cove. Must attend mandatory in-services provided by Orchard Cove and periodic in-services in order to keep your license current.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Contact with residents under a wide variety of circumstances, which may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds
Push occupied wheel chairs on flat surfaces, and up/down ramp up to 50 lbs
Gloves and masks worn occasionally
Standing, walking, and sitting
Lifting supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs
Some reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling and crouching

Remote Type

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $28.00

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