Job Title: CNA Profession: Certified Nursing Assistant Specialty: Long Term Care Duration: Flexible end date (contracts must run until February/March) Shift: Part-Time Days and Evening Shifts Hours per Shift: 37.5 Hours/Biweekly; 3 shifts/2 shifts rotation Experience: One (1) year of previous Long Term Care experience required License: NYS Nursing Assistant Certification required Certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI specifically) Must-Have: - High School Diploma or GED - One (1) year experience in Long Term Care or CNA capacity Description: The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for meeting residents' Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) needs as outlined in the plan of care. Care must be provided in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, and skin care. Documentation must be completed per protocol. The CNA will maintain residents' environment and safety as outlined in the plan of care. Duties include answering call lights and alarms promptly, providing safety mats and low beds, and using restraints under the direction of Nursing. Maintaining cleanliness of the unit, preventing behavior and falls, and monitoring malfunctioning equipment are essential responsibilities. Documentation must be completed per protocol. The nutritional needs of residents will be met as outlined in the plan of care. This includes meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, and honoring residents' preferences and choices. Documentation must be completed per protocol. The CNA will also ensure that residents' rehabilitative needs are met as outlined in the plan of care. This includes range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and the use of assistive devices. Documentation must be completed per protocol. It is crucial to report residents' rights, refusals, and concerns to the Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely manner. Changes in residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial status must be identified and reported promptly to the Charge Nurse. Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens is anticipated. Required tasks may involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.
