Inficare
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inficare, Vestal, New York, United States, 13850
Broome County-Temporary Staffing Services for Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Address: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850
Shift hours: evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am
Bill rate: $35/Hour we have some flexibility
Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves providing personal care, comfort and safety for assigned residents in a nursing home. The incumbent performs duties of observing changes and assisting residents with activities of daily living. Direct supervision is received from a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for the residents. Does related duties as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Answers all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner;Bathes, shaves, shampoos, combs hair, dresses, provides mouth care and nail care for residents requiring assistance;Gives massage, and applies emollients, lotions and ointments to areas requiring treatment;Serves meals and nourishment to residents and assists those requiring help;Provides appropriate fluids at intervals throughout the day;Provides perineal, colostomy and catheter care and application of briefs;Administers bedpans, urinal and enemas as required;Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration rate and oxygen saturation level;Measures and records food and liquid intake and output;Maintains record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs;Reports orally any deviation in resident's condition to charge nurse, and documents pertinent resident information using electronic information system;Attends and participates in case conferences when on duty, for residents in his/her care;Observes and notes condition of skin, hair, nails and mouth;Observes color, odor, and character of output;Assists in the collection of specimens;Performs passive and active range of motion;Transfers residents to and from bed or chair, and positions the resident in proper body alignment and documents on resident's record (resident care profile);Escorts residents to activities and appointments using techniques appropriate to their condition;Participates in socialization activities;Participates in activities of residents on the unit;Notifies charge nurse regarding need for equipment repair or replacement;Properly uses and cares for equipment and supplies;Maintains cleanliness and neatness of resident's room and equipment;Provides clean linen and clothing;Removes soiled linen and clothing;Participates in infection control programs by using proper hand washing techniques, avoiding cross contamination and uses proper isolation techniques as required;Reports incidents and accidents to charge nurse;Recognizes special needs of the elderly regarding age related changes and alters care appropriately;Assists in orienting residents to the facility environment and routines upon admission and as needed throughout their stay;May attend in-service education sessions as required;May restrain residents using proper methods as required;May assist in postmortem care;Works with the staffing coordinator by consistently and continuously reviewing posted work schedules to verify accuracy and to ensure awareness of the need for additional coverage; submits requests for time off to the staffing coordinator.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Skill in measuring amounts of liquid;Ability to observe and recognize changes in physical condition and behavior;Ability to document, read, and understand resident care profile;Ability to follow oral and written instructions;Ability to follow routine practices;Ability to recognize when potential hazards exist and take measures to prevent themAbility to read and write brief, simple accurate descriptions;Ability to take readings from gauges;Ability to get along well with others;Ability to work with uncooperative residents;Ability to recognize and follow the dress code of the facility;Ability to lift without restrictions;Ability to communicate, listen and explain procedures to residents;Ability to show respect for resident's privacy and belongings;Interest in learning about the elderly and the needs of residents in a nursing home;Punctuality;Dependability;Confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a New York State* certificate of completion of Nurse Aide Training Course.
Requirements:
DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission
2 days of orientation will be required.
Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Address: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850
Shift hours: evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am
Bill rate: $35/Hour we have some flexibility
Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves providing personal care, comfort and safety for assigned residents in a nursing home. The incumbent performs duties of observing changes and assisting residents with activities of daily living. Direct supervision is received from a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for the residents. Does related duties as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Answers all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner;Bathes, shaves, shampoos, combs hair, dresses, provides mouth care and nail care for residents requiring assistance;Gives massage, and applies emollients, lotions and ointments to areas requiring treatment;Serves meals and nourishment to residents and assists those requiring help;Provides appropriate fluids at intervals throughout the day;Provides perineal, colostomy and catheter care and application of briefs;Administers bedpans, urinal and enemas as required;Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration rate and oxygen saturation level;Measures and records food and liquid intake and output;Maintains record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs;Reports orally any deviation in resident's condition to charge nurse, and documents pertinent resident information using electronic information system;Attends and participates in case conferences when on duty, for residents in his/her care;Observes and notes condition of skin, hair, nails and mouth;Observes color, odor, and character of output;Assists in the collection of specimens;Performs passive and active range of motion;Transfers residents to and from bed or chair, and positions the resident in proper body alignment and documents on resident's record (resident care profile);Escorts residents to activities and appointments using techniques appropriate to their condition;Participates in socialization activities;Participates in activities of residents on the unit;Notifies charge nurse regarding need for equipment repair or replacement;Properly uses and cares for equipment and supplies;Maintains cleanliness and neatness of resident's room and equipment;Provides clean linen and clothing;Removes soiled linen and clothing;Participates in infection control programs by using proper hand washing techniques, avoiding cross contamination and uses proper isolation techniques as required;Reports incidents and accidents to charge nurse;Recognizes special needs of the elderly regarding age related changes and alters care appropriately;Assists in orienting residents to the facility environment and routines upon admission and as needed throughout their stay;May attend in-service education sessions as required;May restrain residents using proper methods as required;May assist in postmortem care;Works with the staffing coordinator by consistently and continuously reviewing posted work schedules to verify accuracy and to ensure awareness of the need for additional coverage; submits requests for time off to the staffing coordinator.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Skill in measuring amounts of liquid;Ability to observe and recognize changes in physical condition and behavior;Ability to document, read, and understand resident care profile;Ability to follow oral and written instructions;Ability to follow routine practices;Ability to recognize when potential hazards exist and take measures to prevent themAbility to read and write brief, simple accurate descriptions;Ability to take readings from gauges;Ability to get along well with others;Ability to work with uncooperative residents;Ability to recognize and follow the dress code of the facility;Ability to lift without restrictions;Ability to communicate, listen and explain procedures to residents;Ability to show respect for resident's privacy and belongings;Interest in learning about the elderly and the needs of residents in a nursing home;Punctuality;Dependability;Confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a New York State* certificate of completion of Nurse Aide Training Course.
Requirements:
DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission
2 days of orientation will be required.