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Deridder Retirement and Rehabilitation is looking for skilled CNA's(Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility's compassionate care-giving team. The CNA's will interact directly with patients, providing comfort, monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff. Competitive wages. Flexible hours with various shifts available.
NURSING ASSISTANT
JOB
SUMMARY
He/She is
responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility.
He/She is
knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She may provide restorative
care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and
assists to meet the
psychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in
good working order,
and a homelike atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and other
department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed
Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely as assigned. He/She attends in-services
and staff meetings as required.
The
Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific
unit.
EDUCATION
Must be
able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Must have current certification as required
by state regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Has
the ability to provide care to a group of residents assuring quality is provided at
all time for this group as well as others in the facility.
2. Maintains
effective interpersonal relationships.
3. Is of
good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.
4. Is
willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
5. Is courteous in working with
residents, families, and employees.
6. Maintains
a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for
resident care.
7. Has
a desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.
8. Must
be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
9. Must
be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate
staffing to meet the needs of each resident.
10. Must
have the ability to provide the care as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments
for each resident in assigned group.
11. Must
demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing
Department and other departments.
12. Must
have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.
13. Must
display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing
personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and
developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques.
14. Must be
able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the
facility.
15. Must
demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.
16. Must
have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
It is to
be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged
"Primary" group assignments as the basis for each shift worked, but must be able to accept changes and
adapt to added assignment as the need arises. In addition, each Nursing
Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident
and staff are followed.
1. Signs
in per facility protocol.
2. Checks residents and makes rounds
on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning
time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift.
3. Assists residents as indicated to
provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry,
toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows
restorative plan as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and
dignity at all times.
4. Assists
residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face,
brush teeth, put on glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal.
5. Provides
assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated,
consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents.
6. After
meal, assist resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed.
7. Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to
residents as needed. Offers
substitutions for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conducive to increased
nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room.
8. For
those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned.
9. Assists
in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and
procedures.
10. Assists
residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions
during the shift. (i.e.
activities, visits
with each other and
their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.)
11. Answers
call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents.
12. Encourages
and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind.
13. Provides
and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluids at least
every 2 hours or each time in the room, when appropriate.
14. Timely
serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated.
15. Follows
bath and whirlpool schedules as outlined for each resident. Do nail care, wash hair, shave, etc. to assure personal hygiene practices are always followed.
16. Checks
all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned,
toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean
environment.
17. Checks all residents daily for condition of skin,
reporting findings to Licensed Staff
assigned to unit.
18. Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need
of treatments.
19. Keeps
hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident.
20. Assists
residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet restful and safe atmosphere when
residents are resting.
21. Takes
and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly
weights as assigned.
22. Cleans
and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the residents orderly, clean, and
following infection control guidelines.
23. Follows Plan of Care.
24. Reports any changes in condition or any
resident/family concerns to licensed nurse.
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25. Assists
the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair,
marked with their name, etc.
26. Assists
residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices.
27. Changes
resident’s bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and
care practices.
28. Follows
appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment.
29. Keeps
accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who
require such.
30. Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely.
31. Keeps
Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group
Assignment Sheet and Communication Books.
32. Provides
information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care
Plan.
33. Cleans
ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the
facility clean, orderly, safe, and a homelike atmosphere for the residents.
34. Assists
other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure
residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff.
35. Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the
shift.
36. Maintains
safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available
picking up articles as noted, etc.
37. Gives
report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheet prior to leaving the unit to go
off duty.
38. Performs other tasks as assigned.
39. Attends
required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities
as required.
40. Is aware of
and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient
information including HIPAA regulations.
41. Interacts with
patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a
non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
42. Is aware of
Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
43. Participates
as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive,
helpful and enthusiastic attitude.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
Requires
full range of body motion including:
- Standing/Walking
- Bending/Stooping
- Lifting/Handling/Carrying
- Pushing/Pulling
- Balancing
- Pivoting/Turning
- Crouching/Crawling/Kneeling
- Reaching
- Climbing
- Speaking/Hearing/Seeing
DeRidder Retirement & Rehabilitation Center is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status