Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Profession: Nursing Specialty: Long-Term Care Duration: 18 months Shift: Part-Time (Day or Night Shifts, scheduled as needed) Hours per Shift: 2 shifts/3 shifts Rotational or 24 hours Experience: One year of experience in Long-Term Care or as a Certified Nursing Assistant License: NYS Nursing Assistant Certification Certifications: BLS (AHA/RQI certs) Must-Have: - One year of previous Long-Term Care experience - Must be licensed for one year Description: Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the defined scope of practice. The Certified Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. The role includes meeting residents' Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures. This includes hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, and skin care. Documentation must be completed per protocol. The safety and cleanliness of the resident's environment must be maintained as outlined in the plan of care. This involves promptly answering call lights and alarms, maintaining safety equipment, and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment. 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, feeding, and honoring residents' preferences and choices. Documentation must be completed per protocol. Rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs of residents must be 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. Residents' rights, refusals, and concerns must be reported to the Charge Nurse promptly. Changes in residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial status must also be identified and reported in a timely manner. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated, and the role involves potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.
