Weekend Certified Nursing assistant

Weekend Certified Nursing Assistant – Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice

Compensation: $21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends.

Hours: 16-21 hours per week.

• Assists patient with all aspects of personal activities of daily living and oral hygiene care while promoting resident self-direction and personal decision-making while protecting resident’s health and safety
• Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode, as well as ambulation; use of walker, cane
• Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning. Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed by the RN.
• Performs shift to shift report (rounding); including patient observation, repositioning as well as wet checks
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance.
• Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
• Prepares equipment for return to vendor and places in appropriate storage areas. Stocks supplies according to inventory and alerts appropriate staff when supplies are low.
• Applies ostomy bags, and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
• Properly prepares rooms for new admissions; i.e. zeroing bed, oxygen setup; suction setup as applicable
• Provides skin care at the direction of the RN in order to prevent skin breakdown and report observations to RN
• Assists patients at meal times including but not limited to setting up, feeding, and tray distribution as assigned and defined by Aide Care Plan.
• Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation.
• Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
• Accurately completes all aspects of documentation before leave of shift and reports off to incoming RN and Hospice Aide
• Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed. Washes patient’s personal laundry and bed linens when needed.
• Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required by the facility. Maintains the appropriate infection control practices.
• Actively participates in maintenance of building/grounds and completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner. This includes but not limited to maintaining accurate temperature logs/cleaning schedules.
• Maintains the appropriate infection control practices
• Demonstrates proper mouth and oral hygiene care.
• Answers call bells promptly and follow through with patient requests.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
• Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing  while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

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