Certified Nursing Assistant

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Location:

East Providence, RI | Salary: $20.00–$25.00 per hour.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Rhode Island state‑approved Nursing Assistant Certification course or other education meeting state requirements.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification in Rhode Island.
• At least three months of prior nursing assistant experience in long‑term care (preferred).
• Moderate reading, writing, grammar and mathematical skills; proficient interpersonal and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less.
• Satisfactory completion of post‑offer pre‑employment physical as required.

• Provide quality nursing care to residents.
• Implement specific procedures and programs.
• Coordinate work within department and with other departments.
• Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and respond to inquiries or requests for information.
• Assist the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.

• Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holiday Retirement home.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere of privacy, dignity and well‑being for all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, security, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
  • Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co‑workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgement.
  • Uses tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Follows up with supervisor, co‑workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
  • Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
  • Completes requirements for in‑servicing training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality.
• Provide individualized attention, encouraging each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.
• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provide support to residents according to the plan, contributing to the care planning process.
• Attend to individual needs of residents, including assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transfers, ambulation, range of motion, communication or other needs.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services.
• Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Report incidents of abuse or violation of residents’ rights promptly.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse.
• Protect personal belongings of each resident; report missing items according to established policy.
• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report them to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Provide care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage.
• Answer residents’ call bells promptly and courteously.
• Perform various tasks assigned by the charge nurse including vital signs, weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting…