Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Pay rate ranges from $22.44 to $24.31 based on experience. This job has multiple openings...Job Summary:-Gives baths (partial or complete).-Showers as scheduled and when necessary Minimum shower twice weekly.-Shampoos hair at least weekly, combs and arranges resident's hair daily and when necessary.-Shaves residents, including removal of facial hair of female residents, trims and cleans fingernails of residents on a weekly basis and when necessary.-Provides daily oral hygiene and denture care each shift and when necessary.-Empties and measures drainage (urine, tubes, vomitus, etc.) as ordered and reports amount, color, and consistency to nurse-in-charge.-Gives incontinent and skin care to residents as is necessary.-Dresses resident appropriately.-Informs nurse of clothing needs and keeps drawers and closets neat and orderly.-Encourages the resident to participate in his/her daily activities.-Carries out bladder and bowel monitoring and training program as assigned and records results.-Checks bowel movements daily and records results on NAAARS every shif; after three days, of no bowel movement notify the nurse.-Assists nurse in dressing changes when necessary.-Gives care and support to residents who are terminally ill, isolated, debilitated, or cognitively impaired.-Assists residents from bed to chair, stretcher and vice versa with use of Mechanical Lift with mandatory two or more person assistance and buddy system assistance.-Assists ambulatory residents to walk using walker or cane as indicated.-Participate in resident floor ambulation program.-Transports residents to clinic, activity programs and other appointments, including but not limited to appointments outside of the facility during working hours.-Turns and position residents every 2-3 hours for support and comfort, in the prevention of skin injury and contracture.-Provides range of motion to residents.-Applies support stockings, and splints as directed by the nurse.-Assists residents to undress and prepares residents for bed in accordance with residents' needs and abilities.-Answers residents' call bells and alarms promptly.-Positions side rails, as per protocol (Restraint Free environment).-Observes and assists restless or cognitively impaired residents as directed.-Observes any significant change in residents' behavior or physical condition and informs the nurse immediately of noted changes.-Takes and records temperature (orally or rectally as indicated), pulse, respiration and blood pressure into the electronic medical record (EMR).-Take and records weights as assigned.-Prepares residents for meals in a pleasant environment with no distraction.-Feeds or assists with feedings as needed.-Provides fresh water and nourishment as directed.-Encourages fluids as ordered. Measures and records intake and output of residents.(meal consumption sheet)-Informs nurse in charge of inadequate intake and /or output.-Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges.-Makes bed when indicated.-Maintains clean and non-cluttered environment in residents' room and service areas.-Observes and reports equipment needing repair.-Practices economy in use of utilities and supplies.-Documents care on accountability records and forms.-Obtains report from nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift).-Gives report to nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift).-Performs other related duties as assigned by charge nurse, supervisor, Associate/Director of Nursing.-In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the care of the residents, or the efficient operation of the facility.-Monitor residents as assigned by nurse Q15 min and Q30 min.Schedule Notes:EVENING AND NIGHT SHIFTS ONLYNO RTO5 DAYS PER WEEK AND EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Knowledge on the prevention of skin breakdown.-Ability to communicate with residents in a compassionate and gentle manner, ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Preferred Skills & Experience:-Long Term Care experience preferred.

Education: Required Education:-High School diploma or equivalent (GED).-Completion of at least 100 hours from New York State approved residential Health Care Facility nursing assistant training program.

Preferred Education:-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:-New York Nurse Aide Certification and listed in New York State RHCF Nurse Aide Registry.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A

Job Category: Clinical

• Nursing
• DPC