Nursing students- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

Put your nursing education into practice while you learn. As a CNA, you'll gain meaningful hands-on experience, develop your clinical and communication skills, and build confidence caring for patients in a supportive healthcare environment. You may be eligible to apply for a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training waiver through the New Jersey Department of Health and work for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice while continuing your education.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with all aspects of personal activities of daily living and oral hygiene care while promoting resident self-direction and personal decision‑making while protecting resident’s health and safety
• Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode, as well as ambulation; use of walker, cane
• Safely assists bed‑bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed by the RN
• Performs shift‑to‑shift report (rounding); including patient observation, repositioning as well as wet checks
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance
• Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure
• Prepares equipment for return to vendor and places in appropriate storage areas
• Stocks supplies according to inventory and alerts appropriate staff when supplies are low
• Applies ostomy bags, and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN
• Properly prepares rooms for new admissions; i.e. zeroing bed, oxygen setup; suction setup as applicable
• Provides skin care at the direction of the RN in order to prevent skin breakdown and report observations to RN
• Assists patients at meal times including but not limited to setting up, feeding, and tray distribution as assigned and defined by Aide Care Plan
• Observes the patient’s physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation
• Assists with post‑mortem care as instructed by the RN
• Accurately completes all aspects of documentation before leave of shift and reports off to incoming RN and Hospice Aide
• Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed
• Washes patient’s personal laundry and bed linens when needed
• Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required by the facility
• Maintains the appropriate infection control practices
• Actively participates in maintenance of building/grounds and completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner (including maintaining accurate temperature logs/cleaning schedules)
• Demonstrates proper mouth and oral hygiene care
• Answers call bells promptly and follows through with patient requests
• Participates in all required in‑service education programs and meetings
• Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards
• Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness
• Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be a nursing student who has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course (eligible for CNA training waiver through the New Jersey Department of Health).

Pay

$21.00 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential for weekend work.

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on availability.