Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide direct resident centered care in accordance with Canal View~Houghton County’s established policies and procedures. A licensed nurse directs the care to assure, at all times,

maintaining the highest degree of quality resident care.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be at least 16 years of age.

· Have successfully completed a State Licensed Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program. Inclusion on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry within four (4) months of hire.

· Able to take verbal direction, and able to make good independent observations.

· Able to cooperate with my peers and team members from other departments.

· Have good communications skills with residents, families and licensed nurses.

· Be patient, reliable, empathetic, tactful, adaptable, self-motivated, capable of projecting a positive public image and am able to maintain resident confidentiality.

· Capable to lift up to a minimum of 50 lbs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform all assigned duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.

· Recognize signs/symptoms of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and misappropriation; reports per facility policy, ensures resident safety.

· Obtain and report the resident’s vital signs as assigned by the nurse.

· Assist my residents with all ADL’s to resident’s highest level of functioning; promotes independent decision making and resident dignity.

· Render social and emotional support to my residents.

· Follow stringent cleanliness regimes as to preclude the possibilities of infections and other disease.

· Follow established policies and procedures of Canal View~Houghton County, including wearing of gait belts, following dress code, etc.

· Answer my residents call lights in a timely fashion and help other teammates answer call lights whenever possible.

· Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at the end of my shift.

· Will relay information about my resident to the next CNA on shift, or to the nurse.

· Will collaborate with residents to develop a schedule of daily care based on their preferences, past history/lifestyle, integrating scheduling of daily care into the resident care plan.

· Use approaches so the residents remain as independent as possible.

· Incorporate the resident’s recreational preferences/schedules into the daily plan of care.

· Review work procedures and operational problems in order to determine ways to improve service, performance and/or safety.

· Develop positive relationships with residents and families.

· Support residents in arranging their living space to their satisfaction and to foster a home environment.

· Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis.

· Report all resident and family concerns to the nurse.

· Maintain at least 12 hours of in-service education annually to satisfy the federal requirements for my certification.

· Comply with HIPAA regulations and report suspected violations.

· Provide consistent and appropriate oral and nail care to residents.

· Ensure documentation is thorough, descriptive, accurate, and completed in a timely manner.

· Adhere to the Attendance Policy.

• My job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and I will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by my immediate supervisor or other management as required.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

Bloodborne Pathogens: Tasks and procedures performed by employee involves risks classified by CDC as: CATEGORY A

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

All procedures or other job related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucus membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills, splashes of them.

POSITION AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I report to the Floor Nurse, Clinical Charge Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator and Director of Nursing. I do not supervise any other position in the facility.

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Talking: Necessary for communicating with residents and other aides.

Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from charge nurse and requests of residents.

Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively.

Tasting and Smelling: Smelling is required for accurate maintenance and detection of wounds, urinary tract problems, etc.

PRIMARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Lift up to 10 lbs: Regularly required to lift medical charts, supplies, and residents’ personal items, e.g., clothing, food items and food trays

· Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Regularly may be reported when lifting soiled bed linens/residents

· Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Regularly required when transferring a non-ambulatory resident

· Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally required when transferring a non-ambulatory resident weighing between 100 and 160 pounds. Two aides are typically utilized when resident is unusually heavy or combative

· Carry up to 10 lbs: Regularly required to lift medical charts, supplies, and resident’s personal items, e.g., clothing, food items and food trays

· Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Regularly may be required when lifting soiled bed linens and carrying to the utility area

· Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Regularly to frequently required when lifting a resident

· Carry over 50 lbs: Occasionally required when transferring a non-ambulatory resident weighing between 100 to 160 pounds. Two aides are typically utilized when resident is unusually heavy or combative. Maxi lift may be used as desired

· Reach above shoulder height: Regularly occurs when reaching for medical records or supplies located on shelves

· Reach at shoulder height: Frequently may occur when assisting residents in eating, when changing bed linens, and when taking vital signs

· Reach below shoulder height: Regularly occurs while assisting residents with peri-care, bathing and dining

· Push/Pull: Regularly required to push a cart which rolls easily across tile or carpeted floor

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.27 - $23.89 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24