Full Time $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Competitive CNA wages commensurate with experience

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