Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Long-Term Care Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Full-Time Evenings Hours per Shift: 7.5 hours, 5 days a week, every other weekend/holiday Experience: One year of experience in long-term care or as a CNA License: NYS Nursing Assistant Certification Certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI certs only) Must-Have: One year of previous long-term care experience Description: Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice defined by certification. The Certified Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan. Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. Provides care needed by adult and geriatric patient groups. Resident's activities of daily living (ADL) needs are met as outlined in the plan of care. Ensures a safe and comfortable environment, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, and skin care. Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's environment and safety are maintained as outlined in the plan of care. Responds to call lights and alarms promptly. Provides safety mats and low beds. Ensures restraint use under the direction of nursing. Maintains cleanliness of the unit and implements behavior and fall prevention strategies. Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's nutritional needs are met as outlined in the plan of care. Includes meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, and provision of nourishments. Honors resident preferences and choices. Documentation is completed per protocol. Resident's rehabilitative needs are met as outlined in the plan of care. This includes range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices. Documentation is completed per protocol. Reports resident rights, refusals, and concerns to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely manner. Identifies and reports changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status to the Charge Nurse promptly. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.
