Certified Nursing Assistant

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Day
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Wynfield Park Health & Rehab

- a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assists patients in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt.

* Assists patients in daily care such as: bathing, dressing, bathroom.

* Takes vital signs of patients, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, and respiration and records information.

* Assists patients to dining area for meals. May be required to assist in feeding of patients and documenting intake of nourishment.

* Assists in personal grooming of patients, e.g., brushing hair, trimming fingernails and toenails, and shaving.

* Turns patient intermittently if patient is bedridden due to illness.

* Required to clean bedpans and empty catheter bags.

* Documents and/or reports information regarding the patients' health, I&O, any change of medical condition, and care given.

* Distributes fresh water to patients and picks up used water pitchers.

* Required to pass food trays to individual patients in accordance with diet cards on trays.

* Provides oral, denture and skin care.

* Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested.

* Understands and utilizes care plans.

* Identifies the four basic food groups on a sample breakfast, lunch and dinner meal.

* Provides assistance with meals as requested (tray delivery, feeding, etc.).

* Provides after meal care (remove tray, brush teeth, wash face and hands, etc.).

* Applies & releases restraints and provides exercise.

* Provides external/indwelling catheter care.

* Offers fluids at appropriate times (including routine ice and water rounds).

* Provides for bowel and bladder training/retraining.

* Provides colostomy care.

* Practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients.

* Provides range of motion exercises for patients.

* Collects stool and urine samples.

* Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and/or change in condition.

* Properly documents in accordance with established guidelines.

* Receives and gives reports on patient's status or condition.

* Assists patients to and from activities as requested.

* Assists patients with walking (with or without assistive devices).

* Provides care for the dying patient

* Provides post mortem care as requested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

* Have a current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the State of Georgia

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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