Certified Nursing Assistant, JML Care Center (Falmouth)

About the role

Purpose of Position: Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents and patients.

Responsibilities

• Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients.
• Completes all ADL functions and documentation of such.
• Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash.
• Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care while caring for medically complex patients/residents requiring specialized treatment and services.
• Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance.
• Cleans room and changes bed linen.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides or sterilizers.
• Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information; reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure; adheres to Resident’s rights.
• Monitors, observes, and reports changes in patients medical status to Licensed RN.
• Provides care for post-operative patient, orthopedic patient, Neuro-compromised patient, cardiopulmonary patient, etc.
• Maintains patient safety when caring for patients with oxygen therapy, IV Infusion Therapy, saline locks, traction, G-Tubes, NG Tubes, catheters, and CPM Machines.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must have knowledge of therapeutic diets and distributes meals/nourishments according to the specific order.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested.
• Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management.
• Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Nurse’s aide certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers (to be obtained within 30 days of start date).

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills.
• Experience with current office technology; proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) preferred.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Rotating Evenings, 3p-11p, Every other Weekend & Rotating Holidays.

Pay

Hourly Hiring Pay Range: $22 - $29 per hour.

Organization: JML Care Center • Location: Massachusetts‑Falmouth • Department: JML‑Nursing - Penzance