Job Title : CNA

Contract Duration : 04 / 21 / 24 to 07 / 14 / 24

3 (7 AM to 7 PM), 3 (7 PM 7 AM) Can choose any (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) or (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)

Location : 1100 Norman Eskridge Hwy, Seaford, DE - 19973

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient / family satisfaction.

He / she 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to :

• 1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);
• 2. Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
• 3. Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;
• 4. Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;
• 5. Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;
• 6. Cares for personal belongings;
• 7. Assists physician and / or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
• 2. Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
• 3. Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;
• 4. Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
• 5. Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
• 6. Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;

7. Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation

8. Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of

the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;

9. Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per

• care plan;
• 10. Records patient's oral intake and output;
• 11. Uses Point Click Care (PCC POC) according to the Business Processes, if applicable;
• 12. Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;
• 13. Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and / or Droplet Precautions as indicated;
• 14. Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;
• 15. Reports changes in patient's condition, patient / family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and / or supervisor;
• 16. Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
• 17. Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned;
• 18. Cleans patient equipment as assigned;
• 20. Assists with patient discharge as requested;
• 21. Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;
• 22. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• 23. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
• 24. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
• 25. Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
• 26. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• 27. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and / or needs of patients;

28. Performs other duties as requested.

Last updated : 2024-05-06