Fall River HealthCare
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Fall River HealthCare, Fall River, Massachusetts, us, 02720
Job Overview Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
Note:
The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
Functions:Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policyAssists patients with ambulation and transfersPositions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bedApplies adaptive equipment as orderedCares for personal belongingsMakes both occupied and unoccupied bedsAccompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requestedEnsures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab areaNotifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missingParticipates in the care planning process and implements care according to care planFeeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care planRecords patient's oral intake and outputAnswers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidentsUses universal standard precautions when caring for all patientsReports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisorCollects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen areaObtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assignedCleans patient equipment as assignedTransfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem careAssists with patient discharge as requestedPromotes a culture of safetyCollaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferencesContributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and familiesParticipates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requestedMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all timesStays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patientsMust have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitmentQualifications:
Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residentsAbility to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessaryBasic knowledge of computersAbility to create a resident-centered environmentKnowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulationsRequired Responsibilities:
Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.
Core Competencies:
Caring/CompassionAccountabilityDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityEffective CommunicationConfidentialityTeam PlayerDedicationPhysical Demands
Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Talk or hear x
Finger, handle or feet x
Push/pull x
Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x
Reach with hands and arms x
Taste or smell x
This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Up to 10 lbs x
Up to 20 lbs x
Up to 50 lbs x
Up to 100 lbs x
> 100 lbs x
This job has special vision requirements.
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)No Special Vision RequirementsThis job has special hearing requirements.
Ability to hear alarms on equipmentAbility to hear client callAbility to hear instructions from physician/department staff
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
Note:
The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
Functions:Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policyAssists patients with ambulation and transfersPositions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bedApplies adaptive equipment as orderedCares for personal belongingsMakes both occupied and unoccupied bedsAccompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requestedEnsures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab areaNotifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missingParticipates in the care planning process and implements care according to care planFeeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care planRecords patient's oral intake and outputAnswers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidentsUses universal standard precautions when caring for all patientsReports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisorCollects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen areaObtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assignedCleans patient equipment as assignedTransfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem careAssists with patient discharge as requestedPromotes a culture of safetyCollaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferencesContributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and familiesParticipates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requestedMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all timesStays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patientsMust have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitmentQualifications:
Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residentsAbility to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessaryBasic knowledge of computersAbility to create a resident-centered environmentKnowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulationsRequired Responsibilities:
Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.
Core Competencies:
Caring/CompassionAccountabilityDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityEffective CommunicationConfidentialityTeam PlayerDedicationPhysical Demands
Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Talk or hear x
Finger, handle or feet x
Push/pull x
Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x
Reach with hands and arms x
Taste or smell x
This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Up to 10 lbs x
Up to 20 lbs x
Up to 50 lbs x
Up to 100 lbs x
> 100 lbs x
This job has special vision requirements.
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)No Special Vision RequirementsThis job has special hearing requirements.
Ability to hear alarms on equipmentAbility to hear client callAbility to hear instructions from physician/department staff