CNA/LPN On-call Provisional

Position Summary

Saint John's Abbey invites applications for the on-call positions of CNA and LPN in the Abbey Retirement Center.

These positions are responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the monastic resident's physical and emotional well-being.

Days, evenings, nights and weekend shifts available.

Responsibilities

CNA Duties:

1. Assist the resident with personal cares, which may include all or some of the following: shampooing of hair, assist with showering, rubbing with lotions, fingernail cares if instructed to do so, redirection of a confused resident, and other cares as assigned.

2. Assist with dressing, grooming and oral cares as assigned.

Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.

3. Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.

4. Assist with treatments as requested by lead nurse per individualized care plan.

5. Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.

6. Prepare meals as directed following special meal plans if instructed.

7. Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to lead nurse.

8. Attend In-service training as assigned.

9. Follows cleaning schedule per shift worked.

10. Lead resident activities as scheduled and assigned.

11. Performs other duties as required by the director or supervisor.

LPN Duties:

1. Attend resident care conferences, help assess and update care plans.