Purpose:
To perform direct care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social and psychological environment for the residents.
Qualifications:
·Must Be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state certification requirements or training to satisfactory complete the requirements or in training to satisfactory complete the requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state and federalguidelines.
·Must be 18 years of age
·Completion of high school or GED equivalent or otherwise show the abilityto read and write and follow oral commands inEnglish
·Previous experience or completion of an appropriate trainingcourse
·Positive attitude towardelderly
·Must be eligible for clearance through abuse registry and Department of Law enforcement.
Essential Job Functions:
A.Personal Care Functions
1.Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for medical tests and exams, ear and eye care and positioning in and out of beds, chairs, etc.
2.Performs patient related activities directed throughout the shift including assisting with lifts of patients to mats, tilt tables, & wheelchairs, assists patients in transfer activities, assists patients in dinning & removing appliances, and guards’ patients in ambulation.
3.Always performs these functions in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
B.Nursing CareFunctions
1.Provides nursing-related functions as directed by Nurse Manager including daily perineal care, catheter care, turn residents in bed, spongebaths, measure and record temperature, pulse and respirations, weigh and measure residents, perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures and observe and report presence of skin changes; review care plan daily, report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and reports all accidents andincidents.
2.Follows proper charging procedures for resident care items; caresfor the dying resident and provides post mortemcare.
3.Always performs these functions in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
C.Resident's RightFunctions
1.Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy;
2.Treats residents with kindness, dignity and respect;
3.Knows and complies with Resident's Rights under federal and State law and regulation, including HIPAA/HITECH; and,
4.Promptly reports all resident complaints and incidents to supervisor.
Other Job Functions (performed in a constant state of alertness/in a safe manner):
A.SupportFunctions
Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents' inventory, resident possessions and report food articles and medications if found in resident's room and report defective equipment to administration.
B.Safety and SanitationFunctions
1.Understand and use Universal Precautions and adheres to strict infection control guidelines including hand washing, hazardous communications and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents' rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; promptly report all exposure to infection in accordance with OSHA and Avante guidelines, policies, procedures and all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor;
2.Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policy andprocedure;
3.Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner; including placing residents' call light within easy reach, raising bed rail(s) when residentis in bed ifappropriate.
4.Follows established guidelines when using physicalrestraints/protective devices and equipment.
5.Demonstrates awareness of potential hazards and reports unsafe conditions to appropriate facility staff to maintain a safe environment for residents, families and staff (i.e. reports spills, faulty equipment, maintains a clear path for resident ambulation, uses wheel chair locks appropriately,etc.).
6.Pick up all equipment as needed (generally up to 25lbs).
7.Cleans and repairs wheelchairs asneeded.
8.Puts supplies in closet whenreceived.
C.AdministrativeFunctions
1.Answers telephones, takes and delivers messages throughoutshift.
2.Maintains inventory of supply closetsongoing.
3.Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activitiesand staff meetings mandated by facility, state and federalguidelines.
D.Staff Development Functions
1.Responsible for pursing and completing a minimum of 12 hours in service education per year where individual development is needed to comply with federalguidelines.
2.Serves as a preceptor to other Nursing staff when calledupon.
3.All other duties asassigned.
Physical and Sensory Requirements for Performance of Job Functions:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; lift and/or move equipment or residents; grasp; stoop, bend, kneel or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell;
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials;
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus;
- Always being able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Education and Experience:
·High School Diploma or equivalent required;
·Certified Nursing Assistant License in good standing with the State required;
·Previous work experience in long term care industry strongly preferred.
