Tenant Assistant/CNA - Garden View (PRN days and evenings)

Responsibilities

• Provides daily nursing care and other services according to nursing standards of care and documents appropriately, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, ambulation, toileting, laundry, housekeeping, and serving of meals.
• Assists in monitoring health status of the client and may administer medications as ordered by the personal physician.
• Provides assistance to and from activities and appointments in accordance with service agreement while encouraging as much independence as appropriate for each tenant.
• Partners with pastoral and wellness teams to assure participation in resident-selected activities.
• Performs accurate reporting and documentation using established procedures and training, including vital signs, weight, behavior, and mobility.
• Assists with resident admission, transfer, or discharge following established procedures.
• Completes administrative duties required or as requested, such as copying and faxing.
• Documents resident incidents, accidents, emergencies, or unusual behavior.
• Consults with and keeps staff nurse informed of changes in tenants’ condition as soon as possible.
• Anticipates and responds to tenants’ needs promptly, partnering with family and team to meet service plan needs.
• Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.
• Maintains professional attitude and works harmoniously with other personnel.
• Upholds tenants’ rights to confidentiality, privacy, fair treatment, and the right to refuse treatment.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position; reports any suspected violations.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, standard precautions, and hazardous waste procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee, and organizational information.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or similar certification required; one-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• 3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and the ability to respond to and handle tenant needs in a professional and respectful manner.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, tenants, families, and other employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and bloodborne pathogens.
• May be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
• May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be exposed to combative patients.

Other Requirements

• May be required to train in and float to other areas within the department or other assigned areas and provide extra support and/or coverage as needed.