Description
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
•Successful completion of the New Jersey State-approved Nursing Assistant program
•High School diploma or equivalent
•Current CNA license
SKILLS:
•Self-motivated with the ability to deal with residents under all conditions
•Sincere desire to work with the aged and infirmed
•Ability to anticipate the needs and moods of residents and interact with residents under all conditions
•Knowledge of computer functions, including designated organization-approved electronic software
•Excellent communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public
•Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position
EXPERIENCE:
•1-year experience preferred
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
•Delivery of non-acute nursing care
•Assist residents by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:
•Support the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holland Christian Home
•Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization
•Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents
•Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias
•Ensure all assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information are kept confidential; ensure the departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines
•Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator
•Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system
•Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data
•Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•Provide personal hygiene including bathing, oral care, skin and nail care and hand washing
•Complete resident grooming including hair care, shaving, dressing and weighing
•Assist with resident toileting, bowel and bladder training and perineal care
•Bed making
•Perform and assist with resident mobility, transferring, ambulation, positioning and range of motion
•Use appropriate and safe body technique when lifting and/or transferring residents or supplies
•Use mechanical equipment and assistive devices for patient handling tasks as identified, according to the individual resident Care Plan and the Safe Patient Handling Act.
•Use aseptic techniques for purpose of infection control; this includes good hand washing techniques and infection control policies
•Adhere to facility infection control practices and standards
•Carry out Universal Precaution procedures and isolation techniques
•Assist in orienting residents to household environment and routines upon admission and throughout stay as needed
•Electronically document accurately all care given, including dietary intake and output, temperature, weight, pulse and respirations, using approved abbreviations and descriptive terms
•Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and assure resident rights and privacy is protected at all times
•Report to nurse for written and verbal assignments which include daily use of care plans for assigned residents before initiating care
•Participate in the planning of resident care through shift reports and resident care staffing meetings when assigned
•Inform verbally and/or submit in writing any observations and changes in a resident for the Licensed Nurse to evaluate
•Serve residents their meals, motivating and assisting them with intake of nourishment and fluids
•Observe resident's dietary intake and report any changes to the Charge Nurse
•Answer all call signals and requests of resident immediately
•Encourage/assist residents in keeping their rooms in an orderly fashion
•Maintain the nursing unit in a clean and orderly manner
•Keep all residents' personal belongings and equipment clean
•Escort residents to appointments as needed
•Participate in activity programs planned for residents as needed
•Attend and participate in unit nursing staff meetings and monthly professional education programs
•Make sure that all residents have their clothes properly labeled and all dentures, hearing aids and glasses are carefully stored and monitored
•Respond to resident emergency including bleeding, falls, seizures and performance of Heimlich Maneuver
•Assist with post mortem care as assigned
•Monitor residents with Tab monitors
•Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest as well as a calm environment throughout the Home
OTHER DUTIES:
•Timely completion of all required in-services
•Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill
•Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing
•All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned
HOURS OF WORK:
•As per department schedule
•Weekends, if required
Requirements
Currently licensed as a CNA by the State of New Jersey
Successful completion of the New Jersey state-approved Nursing Assistant Program
High school diploma or equivalent