Long Term Care CNA

About the role

Bowdle, SD
*On-the-job certification Available*

Responsibilities

• Self-directing and following through with responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner.
• Managing time effectively.
• Completing special daily assignments as assigned.
• Regularly attending staff meetings to communicate new and pertinent developments and review issues.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Taking accurate vital signs, weight, and height measurements and recording in appropriate place.
• Knowledgeable and compliant with regulations regarding emergency situations and drills.
• Providing care in accordance with standards of patient care and implementing patient care as delegated.
• Documenting accurately and correctly; understanding the importance of correct documentation.
• Ensuring rooms are stocked appropriately with supplies needed.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained and in working condition.
• Displaying appropriate, courteous attitude and behavior towards residents, coworkers, and administration.
• Always demonstrating professional attitude towards staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Maintaining calm professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Following dress code and standards for personal hygiene; wearing name badge.
• Limits phone use to breaks only and if necessary, approved by DON.
• Adhering to policy for attendance and tardiness.
• Exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality in all matters relating to residents and Bowdle Healthcare Center.
• Exhibiting dependability by providing proper notification for absences or tardiness.
• Respecting allotted time limits when taking breaks and lunch periods.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting equipment.
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring residents, equipment etc.
• Lift over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring residents with assistance of another staff member.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting equipment.
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting/transferring residents, equipment, etc.
• Carry over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring resident with assistance of another staff member.
• Reach above shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
• Reach at shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
• Reach below shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine resident care.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally with equipment used.
• Grasp: Frequently necessary in performing various resident care activities, especially use of pen when documenting into medical record.
• Handle: Frequently with use of equipment and use of pen in documentation.
• Finger: Daily performance of duties such as various procedures and charting.
• Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, wheelchair, urinary catheters, telephone, paging system, Hoyer lift, whirlpool, transfer belts, walkers, and cane.
• Twist: Necessary with various resident care activities.
• Bend: Necessary with various resident care activities.
• Squat: Necessary with various resident care activities.
• Kneel: Necessary with various resident care activities.
• Crouch: Necessary with various resident care activities.

Physical Activity During an 8 Hour Day

• Sit: Less than 1 hour
• Stand: Less than 1 hour
• Walk: Less than 1 hour

Physical Activity During a 12 Hour Shift

• Sit: Less than 1 hour
• Stand: Less than 1 hour
• Walk: Less than 1 hour

Work Surface

Primarily tile surface.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements

• Talking: Very necessary in carrying out duties and responsibilities; and communicating with staff, residents and families.
• Hearing: Very necessary in carrying out duties and responsibilities; and communicating with staff, residents and families.
• Sight: Also necessary in performing nursing tasks.

Summary of Occupational Exposures

• Blood borne Pathogens: Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:
• Category I- (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)

Other Considerations and Requirements

• Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable or infectious disease and back strain if proper safety precautions are not followed.
• Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or facility policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.
• This position requires 15 days’ notice of resignation.
• Benefits:
• Flexible Scheduling
• Free Wellness Center Membership
• South Dakota Retirement System 6% facility match
• Annual wage scale comparison to SDAHO compensation survey report
• VSP vision insurance available
• Delta Dental insurance available
• Wellmark 1500 PPO Health Insurance plan. Employee pays 35% of premium, regardless or individual or family plan
• Weekend and Night Shift Differentials
• Education Financial Assistance/Reimbursement
• FSA and DCAP available