Skilled Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant,Part Time Job Biltmore South Carolina USA,Healthcare

Pay Range

$21.50 - $26.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant is responsible to assist the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care (baths, personal grooming, feeding) as directed by the supervisor/s. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Strive to incorporate the philosophy and mission of The Facility and to incorporate the Facility’s goal of quality care in a personal manner with total regard for individual human dignity.

POSITION

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. The Assistant provides personal care assistance to residents as directed: (bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting) Demonstrates ability of administering complete/partial resident baths. This would include bath, oral care, dentures, Foley care, hair/nail care, shaving, bed making and cleaning of utensils used. Assists in the toileting needs of the residents, records outputs accurately. Empties drainage collection devices and completes documentation of BM Book, toileting scheduling, Rehab and nourishments.

Follows Facility protocol for admission documentation. Demonstrates skill in the nursing process. HIPAA Competency – Protects resident’s privacy by insuring resident charts or items with resident data with protected health information (PHI) is not left unattended or left opened. Demonstrates ability to read, understand and follow individual resident care plans. Maintains harmonious relationship with unit and co-workers, providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality resident care.

2. Prepares resident for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents; serves fresh water and nourishments when indicated. Completes meal assessment sheet and records oral intakes accurately. Utilizes proper lifting and body mechanics to prevent personal injury. Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in the Department. Organizes work to complete assignments within the required time frame.

3. The Certified Nursing Assistant helps residents with transferring and lifting, raising residents in beds and turning residents. May apply restraints as directed. Maintains confidentiality of all resident, Facility and/or physician related information. Maintains resident confidentiality and does not discuss resident in public areas, such as cafeteria, hallways, elevators, etc. Demonstrates ability to lift, transfer and transport residents in wheelchair, bed or car, etc.

Utilizes appropriate transfer device. Demonstrates ability to apply restraints as directed by nurse following the Facility policy and procedure guidelines. Reports problem areas to the Supervisor. Identifies when help is required in providing resident care and seeks it appropriately recognizing own limitations.

4. Obtains temperature on residents whose medical conditions warrants such monitoring. Obtains urine samples, weights, intake/output. Demonstrates ability to obtain and record resident’s temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, intake/output as directed by nurse. Demonstrate the ability to assist with specimen collection (urinalysis, etc.) Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental standards. Recognizes and reports changes in resident conditions to a nurse, demonstrates knowledge of complications and asks appropriate questions to clarify the situation.

Verbal ability to express ideas and views effectively. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.…

Skilled Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant, Part Time