CNA Long Term Care

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Jackson, WY 83001
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $24.56 - $34.39 hourly
• Job Shift: Nights
• Job Category:
  Other Clinical

Performs age and developmentally appropriate nursing related tasks and services delegated by a licensed nurse to adult and geriatric patient/resident populations. After appropriate delegation by the supervising nurse, the nursing assistant shall utilize knowledge of resident rights, legal/ethical concepts, communication skills, safety and infection control while performing basic nursing skills, personal care skills, basic restorative skills, mental health and psychosocial skills, communication skills and nursing team member skills.

Delivers resident patient care according to the Scope of Service for the Living Center and fosters a culture of patient/resident safety on the unit. Practices within the scope of a CNA and complies with standards of practice for long‑term care facilities.

• Quality Resident Care
  • Provides age and developmentally appropriate personal care to residents (e.g., peri care, oral care, linen changes, dressing) encouraging resident choices and independence within the resident’s abilities.
  • Provides interventions to reduce loneliness, helplessness and boredom and to improve resident’s quality of life and self‑worth. Listens and communicates respectfully with residents and families. Encourages residents to communicate opinions, needs, and choices. Consistently treats residents with respect and provides interventions to maintain resident dignity.
  • Follows plan of care as noted on daily mini‑care‑plan sheet and gives input to nurses on any changes that should be made to further individualize plan of care.
  • Prepares residents for meals, offering choices, distributing food and assisting residents as needed. Provides a meaningful dining experience for residents by engaging them in conversation and creating a positive dining environment. Knows resident diet and offers snacks and appropriate hydration to residents. Consistently documents meal and fluid intake.
• Resident Safety
  • Makes rounds to anticipate resident needs. Promptly responds to call lights and all other alarms. Assures for resident safety including fall alarm in place and working; call light within reach; staying with resident as required; using gait belt.
  • Completes resident positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating according to standards of care and resident’s plan of care using proper equipment and tools to facilitate safe care for both the resident and employee. Collaborates in the implementation of rehab goals such as ROJM, ambulation, positioning, and turning.
  • Consistently follows appropriate infection control practices including hand washing, linen handling, glove use, catheter care, and isolation procedures.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents by reporting malfunctioning equipment, environmental hazards, cleaning equipment, keeping hallways clear, and equipment in good working order. Implements fire and disaster plans correctly.
  • Keeps residents’ rooms neat, safe, and clean. Handles resident’s personal belongings properly including prosthetic devices, hearing aids, dentures, glasses, and clothes.
  • Checks oxygen for correct flow and makes certain that oxygen is available to meet resident needs.
• Collaborative Communication and Teamwork
  • Communicates to nursing staff any changes in resident condition including but not limited to mental status, mobility, positioning needs, skin condition, dietary intake, participation in care.
  • Consistently communicates effectively with team members to address resident needs and implement the plan of care. This includes communication with members of the interdisciplinary team on all shifts.
  • Consis…