CNA, Healthcare Nursing

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Jackson, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR-3824

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Four Winds Community The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA) is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.
** Essential Function Statement(s)
*** Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
* Assist residents at mealtimes
* Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
* Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.
* Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc, when wet or soiled)
* Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions
* Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record;
Reports any irregularities to nurse
* Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs;
Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed
* Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
* Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly
* Ensures residents’ personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents’ wishes
* Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical
* Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents;
Handles linens according to infection control guidelines
* Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets
* Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs
* Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility
* Provides post-mortem care as instructed
* Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions
* Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements
* Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required
* Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans
* Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required
* Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
* Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste, including restocking supplies
* Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
* Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties
* Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same
* Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit
* Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
* Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)
* Label and charge ancillary items for resident billing
* Performs all other duties as assigned or directed
** Competency Statement(s)
*** Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
* Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
* Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
* Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
* Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be…