Certified Nurse Aide - Taylor Health Center

Sign on Bonuses up to $5,000!

A Certified Nurses Aide is a primary member of the nursing team who provides quality care to residents in compliance with philosophies, objectives, resident's rights and established policies and procedures.

Nurse on duty or Supervisors; annual performance evaluation by DON/ADON with input from Unit Nurses.

• Actively participates as a "team" member showing respect, dignity, accountability, professionalism and ethical values toward residents, family and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follows hierarchy and respects and performs all duties asked of them within the standards of practice.
• Meets resident ADL needs including personal hygiene, oral/denture care, bathing, grooming and dressing as per policies.
• Follows and comprehends resident plan of care regarding physical and emotional well‑being, mobility, hygiene, and emotional needs as directed by the individual plan of care.
• Has a working knowledge and demonstrates usage of Resident Rights, abuse and neglect policy, including report requirements and protocol.
• Follows all policies regarding safety measures and equipment competency, including supply needs and replenishment.
• Consistently follows all Infection Control policies and measures regarding hand washing, standard precautions, linens, and a clean and orderly environment for all resident care areas.
• Meets elimination needs of all residents per policies, documents toileting times, monitors incontinence and continence, follows routine bowel regimes, and reports to Nurse.
• Follows Rehab Nursing measures: encouraging independence and decision making, range of motion, ambulating, positioning and alignment, transfers and transport, moving resident up in bed, etc., while paying special attention to body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Is responsible to look at the activity calendar at the beginning of each shift and assures that all residents are transferred to and from all activity programs in a timely manner.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and transport to appointments.
• Reports any needs of residents, signs or symptoms of illness or distress, injuries or accidents (including falls, skin tears, bruises, and red areas) to the Nurse on duty.
• Measures, records and documents vital signs, height/weight, I&O’s and any information pertinent to resident care plans and reports all out‑of‑limit findings to the Nurse on duty.
• Participates in resident care conferences as appropriate and contributes to care planning in a positive and constructive manner.
• Follows all personnel policies regarding attendance, breaks, meals, staff meetings, mandated requirements, float assignments, dress code, etc.; work schedules may change based on the needs of the department to provide high‑quality care.
• Has a working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly reports any potential violations to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Is familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles and participates in the process as appropriate, focusing on customer service needs of internal and external customers.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards with respect to discretion and confidentiality.
• Provides age‑appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients/residents.
• Attends all mandatory educational programs and maintains 12 CEU’s per year (six CEU’s every six months).
• May be required to work hours beyond those normally scheduled; work schedules may change based on department needs.
• Job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not inclusive of all duties that may be assigned.

Certified as a Nurse Aide with the New York State Department of Health. Current Heartsaver…