Certified Nursing Assistant
23 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) needed in Brooklyn Well-staffed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 3pm-11pm JOB DESCRIPTION: The Certified Nursing Assistant works directly under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and performs duties in a relation to the personal needs of the resident, care of supplies and equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness, comfort and safety of the resident in his/her environment. REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse, Supervisor and Director of Nursing Services (DNS) • Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions., • Ability to write legibly., • Physically able to perform the required duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant., • Experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care or long-term care setting. RESPONSIBILITIES: Residents • Provides or assists with bed bath, tub bath, whirlpool and showers. (Supervises safety of same.), • Provides personal grooming: i.e. hair, nails, shaving, personal clothing, mouth care, perineal care., • Prepares laundry for pick-up and return., • Checks resident's body for skin care: i.e. rash, any discoloration or edema., • Feeding and Assisting with Feeding (when necessary), • Provides calm, pleasant environment., • Engages in cluster feeding while seated., • Monitors daily intake and keeps nurses informed., • Records food intake on Nutrition Work Sheet., • Making Beds, • Uses recommended amount of linen and diapers., • Disposes of linen in proper manner., • Properly utilizes clean and dirty linen carts., • Secures call bells to bed., • Beds are made in proper manner., • Knowledgeable in procedure for linen precaution. Safety of Residents: • Restraints are to be properly applied and released and removed every two (2) hours for at least 15 minutes., • Make sure, if restraint is used, that it was indicated on assignment and the proper type is applied., • Restraints are checked at the beginning and end of each shift., • Supervises ambulation of resident when needed., • Proper attention is given that side rails are up on bed when needed., • Completes dining room duty as posted by charge nurse., • Is alert for spills on floor., • Answers call bells as soon as possible., • Makes rounds frequently., • Reports need for repair and safety matters to charge nurse. To Ascertain Vital Signs • Follows procedure in taking TPR correctly., • Adheres to the proper procedure for cleaning thermometers/IVAC. Rehabilitation • Assists in ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and good body alignment where indicated., • Uses adaptive devices properly., • Cooperates with all rehab disciplines., • Keeps accountability sheets up to date with signatures as required. Testing of Urine and Collecting of Specimens • Has knowledge of proper procedure., • Records results., • Informs nurse of results. Assignments • Receives daily report from nurse., • Consults assignment for special duties and sets proper priorities for following through on assignment., • Is familiar with and takes proper action in meeting physical needs of resident., • Routinely checks and keeps in order all residents' belongings: i.e. clothing, glasses, hearing aid, prosthesis aid, adaptive devices, etc., • Ensures that residents on turning schedule is positioned every two hours or as ordered, and documented., • Ensures that residents on toileting schedule are assisted as needed, and documented., • Resident is kept clean and dry., • Gives assistance to co-workers when needed., • Uses good handwashing techniques. Cooperation • Works well with co-workers and supervisors., • Maintains appropriate relationship with residents, families and peers., • Gives assistance to other departments: i.e. recreation, when necessary., • Communicates well with other staff members. License: • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Required), • CPR (Preferred) For more information and to apply, please contact: Howard Newman Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing 5824 12th Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11219 Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204 Fax: 1-718-302-0070 Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com