Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

A member of the nursing staff who is highly involved in the delivery of quality nursing care. He/She will work in conjunction with the Charge Nurse to meet the resident's needs and/or resolve problems.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

• Must be able to lift objects in excess of 50 pounds. Must be able to perform tasks that require routine standing, bending, and lifting. Must be able to position, turn, move, walk, and transfer patients in and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, showers, etc.
• Provides nursing care according to established policies and procedures. Arrives to work on a timely manner and keeps absences down to a minimum. Adheres to the dress code and comes to work prepared.
• Receives report and resident assignment from the Charge Nurse and satisfactorily completes the assignments by the end of his/her shift including documentation of care. Reports to the nurse any unusual findings noted while giving care.
• Assumes responsibility for all residents on the unit especially when the assigned caregiver has gone off the unit. Alerts the Charge Nurse immediately of any procedures or duty that needs clarification or instruction.
• Adjusts to changes in policies and procedures as revised by the facility. Checks the master schedule to see when he/she is scheduled to work. Requests time off, and vacation according to the facility policies and procedures. Works holidays according to facility policies and procedures.
• Practices proper infection control techniques. Gives showers, bathe, and shampoos residents as assigned. Provides toileting and/or incontinent care according to the facility’s policies and procedures. Encourages resident to participate in active ROM when possible and performs passive ROM according to the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Transfers residents according to method indicated on assignment sheet. Follows policies and procedures on body mechanics and use of resident lifts. Notifies nurse if in doubt of resident’s capabilities or questions about transfer method to be used.
• Ambulates residents as directed by assignment sheet, Charge Nurse or Physical Therapy. Obtains the resident’s vital signs and weight according to shift routine or as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Answers calla lights promptly for any resident and addresses the resident’s needs. Responds immediately to bed/chair alarms, Code Alert or door alarms. Collects specimens of urine, stool, and sputum as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Ensures safety of all residents. Immediately reports to Charge Nurse any unusual occurrences or injury of a resident. Immediately reports hazard/malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse.
• Assists with the transfers of a resident to another room or unit by packing the resident's belongings and then unpacking them in the new room. Assists in resident's admission to the facility.
• Accepts changes in assignment as designated.

• High School education or GED.
• Certified according to State of Connecticut Public Health Code regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and personal skills.

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