Certified Nursing Assistant | Long Term Care | Shift xNights

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full Time Nights

Full Time Nights

5x7.5 schedule (37.5 hours after lunch breaks)

Every Other Weekend (EOW) required

Holiday coverage required

High School Diploma or GED required

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification required

BLS certification required (AHA or RQI)

Minimum one (1) year of previous Long-Term Care (LTC) or CNA experience required

Works under the direction of licensed nursing personnel

Performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by certification

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span

Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs

Provides care for adult and geriatric patient groups

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Resident ADL needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment

Includes hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc.

Documentation completed per protocol

Environment & Safety

Resident environment and safety maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures

Includes answering call lights and alarms promptly

Provision of safety mats and low beds

Restraint use under the direction of Nursing

Maintaining cleanliness of unit

Behavior and fall prevention

Appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment

Documentation completed per protocol

Nutritional Needs

Resident nutritional needs met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures

Includes meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, and nourishments

Resident preferences and choices shall be honored

Documentation completed per protocol

Rehabilitative Care

Resident rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures

Includes range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices

Documentation completed per protocol

Resident Rights & Reporting

Resident rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to the Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures

Changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status are identified and reported to the Charge Nurse promptly

Occupational Exposure

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated

Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues