Certified Nursing Assistant - Setauket

Program

• Setauket IRA

• East Setauket - 340 Old Town Rd

• Full time, part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available – including morning, schedules.

• Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment.
• Ensures person‑centered, individualized plans are implemented and assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including:
  • Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as intimate care, personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, toileting), laundry and housekeeping.
  • Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines.
  • Teaching/developing skills.
  • Supporting person‑centered advocacy with the individuals.
  • Assisting in communication, self‑expression and resolving disputes among individuals.
  • Facilitating ethical decision making.
  • Providing supervision for, planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines, including modified diets or liquid consistencies.
  • Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
  • Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided.
• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with appropriate training, regularly provides additional supports for individuals with complex medical needs as indicated in individuals’ Life, Behavior Support and/or Plans of Nursing Service (PONS) including, but not limited to:
  • Assisting with transfers, turns, and lifts to or from bed, wheelchair, prescribed equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts), or agency vehicle using appropriate body mechanics and safe person‑handling procedures.
  • Gathering/stocking medical supplies.
  • Measuring and documenting food and liquid intake and/or urinary and fecal output, and reporting changes to medical providers or nursing staff.
  • Checking vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, heart rate).
  • Scheduling/following up on appointments in coordination with Health Care Specialist and nursing staff.
  • Performing catheter care.
  • Assisting with the care of ostomies (e.g., colostomy and ileostomy).
  • Providing enteral nutrition (e.g., tube feedings).
  • Taking care of wounds as per medical provider’s orders.
• Cleans rooms and bed linens and handles/disposes of sharps, bodily waste and/or fluids as per OSHA guidelines and Exposure Control Plan to support and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior.
• Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team.
• Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized training based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations; applies skills. Reviews communication logs daily and enters events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record.
• Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing, completely and accurately and within appropriate time frames (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, updates, maintenance requests, phone calls, tracking of incidents).
• Uses foundational teaching skills (EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching.
• Performs any additional duties of a Direct Support Professional – DSP 1 as required and meets and demonstrates OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Current/active certification as a Certified…