Certified Nurse Assistant for Nights

Position Summary

The CNA demonstrates knowledge of person centered care by giving the resident choice. He/She provides direct and indirect resident-centered care duties under the guidance and direction of the licensed nurse.

Core Competencies

• Recognizes and responds to the needs of the resident
• Reports all changes in the resident’s condition
• Aids in residents personal care
• Reports all accidents and incidents as they occur
• Observes and reports pressure ulcers
• Promotes a no-manual lift environment
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of the residents
• Embraces and demonstrates the coaching approach in interpersonal interactions.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists residents perform for/with them any or all ADL’s they request.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reports all accidents and incidents you observe on shift, giving a full report to the charge nurse before you leave.
• Disposes of soiled linens and personal laundry according to policy and in the appropriate receptacles using good infection control practices.
• Reports all complaints and grievances to your direct supervisor and/or administrator when needed.
• Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other disciplines to ensure the highest degree of quality life and care.
• Keeps call light with reach of resident and answer promptly.
• Complies with OSHA regulations regarding Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Adheres to organizations Infection Control Program.
• Adheres 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range

$15.00 - $28.00