Nursing Assistant

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    About the role

    Provides nursing assistant services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s).

    Responsibilities

    • Provides supportive services to Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, CNA Coordinator and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
    • Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
    • Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
    • Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
    • Delivers nutritional supplements to patients at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
    • Assists with weighing patients according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
    • Assists with tracking the condition of the resident's skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
    • Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities. Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done. Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
    • Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
    • Reports changes in a resident's condition to the resident's nurse and supervisor.
    • Treats all patients with dignity and respect.
    • Promotes and protects all patients' rights.
    • Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
    • Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
    • Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect patients and themselves.
    • Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
    • Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
    • Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
    • Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of patients to supervisor and/or administrator.
    • Protects patients from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
    • Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
    • Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
    • Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
    • Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
    • Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
    • As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
    • Attend care-plan meetings of assigned patients.
    • Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
    • Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.
    • Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
    • Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to patients.

    Requirements

    • High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
    • Current CPR/BLS certification
    • Current Food Handler Permit (when applicable)
    • Must complete Certified Nursing Assistant course within 120 days of hire date.

    Skills

    • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
    • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
    • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
    • Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
    • Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult patients, family and staff.
    • Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition.
    • Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
    • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
    • Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
    • Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
    • Ability to assist in evacuation of patients during emergency situations
    • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
    • May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
    • Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
    • May be subject to hostile or emotional patients, family members, visitors or personnel.
    • Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
    • Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
    • Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
    • Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
    • Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
    • May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
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