Certified Nursing Assistant

Description:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or the assigned charge nurse, provides individualized care to residents to include routine daily care, promoting maximum independence, safety, and comfort for each resident.

*Full Time, Part Time Plus and Part Time options available.
Starting hourly rate is $19.00/hour and increases with experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Makes rounds to resident rooms at least every two hours to ensure resident needs are met to include toileting, turning, repositioning, and hydration; makes walking rounds at shift change with the oncoming CNA ensuring resident rooms are tidy and in good condition; communicates any pertinent changes or things that are occurring with the residents during walking rounds ensuring a seamless transition of care; checks the care base, country kitchen, and soiled and clean utility rooms during walking rounds for tidiness; issues found during rounds will be addressed by the off-going shift
• Observes unusual symptoms or signs of illness or skin breakdown and reports same to nurse in charge; reports indications of residents’ deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health through the utilization of the Interact Stop and Watch documents
• Listens to change of shift report and communicates with charge nurse on what shift priorities should be
• Provides care in accordance with the resident care profile and resident preferences
• Administers bed baths daily and showers twice per week unless resident requests otherwise
• Distributes and sets up resident meal trays; assists the residents who need assistance with their meals, encourage intake, and accurately document intake
• Provides daily and weekly personal care including oral hygiene, fingernail trimming, dressing daily and throughout the day as needed, assisting with toileting or changing throughout the day as needed
• Positions residents properly using comfort and safety devices as ordered; repositions bedridden residents every two hours or more often as directed
• Takes vital signs according to resident plan of care or as assigned by supervising charge nurse
• Assists with bladder and bowel training of selected incontinent residents
• Makes rounds of incontinent residents every two hours to provide partial bathing and change of clothing and linen as needed; cleans carpet or furniture if needed and notifies Housekeeping for sanitation
• Answers resident call lights in a timely manner, politely, and with focused concern on the resident; maintains a goal of answering each call light in under four minutes
• Answers the phones located at the care base or nurses station when appropriate; provides professional and courteous direction to the party on the phone
• Assists with the admission and discharge of resident and post mortem care
• Completes the shift responsibility checklist for the specific shift assigned
• Assists with weighing of residents on admission, once a month, and as ordered; if weight is greater than set parameters, reports weight change to the nurse
• Assists residents in the use of adaptive equipment including splints, adaptive plates, bowls, cups and utensils, reachers, sliding boards, walkers and wheelchairs
• Appropriately addresses all allegations or sightings of potential abuse/neglect by rescuing the resident, reporting it immediately and reassuring the resident
• Empties urinary drainage bags twice per shift, and totals output for nurse in charge; passes, empties, and sanitizes bedpans and urinals as needed
• Makes sure residents’ clothing is clean, puts soiled clothing in hamper and puts away clean laundry
• Assures overall neatness and cleanliness of resident’s room, bedside equipment, and bathroom; makes beds and returns clothing and equipment to proper place
• Participates in mandatory in-services/drills
• Serves an active role in actual Emergency Operations scenarios to ensure the safety of the residents
• Assists with transportation of residents to and from activities; involves residents in daily activities when time allows; engages residents in one on one activities as part of daily routine
• Assists with moving a resident from one room to another including bed/mattress and personal belongings
• Accurately documents care provided to assigned residents using MyUnity Point of Care daily prior to leaving for the day
• Performs all work in a safe manner; reports any safety hazards to the Charge Nurse immediately including improper disposal of medications and “sharps;” uses safe lifting and transfer techniques and proper body mechanics at all times; complies with emergency drills; maintains infection control standards
• Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to the Charge Nurse while discontinuing the utilization of the piece of equipment; clearly labels the equipment as faulty so that no other employee uses it
• Maintains a positive attitude to ensure dignity and quality of life for residents, and maintains positive interaction with guests and coworkers
• Serves as a positive mentor for new staff members, training them in the proper policies and procedures to ensure quality of care
• Performs all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS Valid certification as a Nurse Aide from the Commonwealth of Virginia; prior work experience as Nurse Aide, preferred; CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) designation and completion of Agape CNA Skills Review, required within the first 90 days of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to perform duties in accordance with accepted methods and techniques necessary in providing optimal care; ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing; ability to assist other licensed personnel as needed; ability to regularly and safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to use a variety of health care equipment such as lifts, thermometer, and blood pressure cuff; ability to stand and walk for long period

BENEFITS (Full-Time and Part-Time Plus employees)

· Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

· FSA & HSA

· 403(b) Retirement Plan*

· 529 College Savings Plan*

· Long-Term Care Insurance

· Legal Resources

· Paid Time Off

· Holiday Pay*

· Corporate Wellness Program*

· Health Club & Spa Membership*

· Employee Education & Training Fund*

· Employee Assistance Program

· Credit Union Membership*

* Part-Time employees eligible

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.

Apply online at Williamsburglanding.org .

EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free

Requirements:

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