Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA - Pediatric Long-Term Care - Brook Road - Nights

The 47 bed Transitional Care Unit at CHoR Brook Road is a VCU Health Care Systems pediatric long term care facility. The transitional care unit provides care to children with tracheotomies, G tubes, and ventilators. More than 30 children call our Transitional Care Unit home. While we are their nurses, therapists, dentists and specialists – we are also their teachers, recreation therapists, neighbors and friends.

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides restorative nursing care for residents under the direction of the Nursing and/or Rehab staff to maximize and maintain the physical functioning and emotional wellness of the residents.

The Certified Nursing Assistant acts as an extender to Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Therapists, performing nursing and/or rehab procedures and resident care tasks within scope of competence and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Depending on setting, current CPR or BLS certification within 60 days of employment

• Previous experience providing activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs and caring for the physical and emotional needs of patients
• Previous experience using a personnel computer, keyboard and mouse

• Previous work experience in a long‑term care setting

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.

• N/A

• Provides direct hands‑on treatment under the guidance and supervision of licensed nursing and/or rehab staff and in compliance with hospital policy of unlicensed staff.
• Maintains a safe and resident friendly environment of care.
• Resident equipment and materials are kept in good repair.
• Maintains residents’ personal items and environment to optimize care and safety.
• Reports to licensed nurse and/or rehab therapists any changes in condition or concerns regarding residents and seeks assistance as needed.
• Participates in department and team projects as directed.
• Performs duties within scope of certified nursing assistant role.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

• Required to work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotations and schedules will be determined by supervisor.
• Age Specific groups served:
  As appropriate based on unit assignment.

• Physical – Lifting 20‑50 lbs.
• Activities:
  
  Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

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