Certified Nursing Assistant

2 months ago

Taunton, United States Wedgemere Healthcare Full time
Job Overview Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Functions:
  • Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
  • Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  • Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
  • Assists patients with ambulation and transfers
  • Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed
  • Applies adaptive equipment as ordered
  • Cares for personal belongings
  • Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds
  • Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested
  • Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area
  • Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing
  • Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
  • Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan
  • Records patient's oral intake and output
  • Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents
  • Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients
  • Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor
  • Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area
  • Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned
  • Cleans patient equipment as assigned
  • Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care
  • Assists with patient discharge as requested
  • Promotes a culture of safety
  • Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences
  • Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families
  • Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
  • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
  • Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients
  • Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment
Qualifications:

Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
  • Basic knowledge of computers
  • Ability to create a resident-centered environment
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Required Responsibilities:

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.

Core Competencies:
  • Caring/Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Team Player
  • Dedication
Physical Demands

Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more

Stand x

Walk x

Sit x

Talk or hear x

Finger, handle or feet x

Push/pull x

Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x

Reach with hands and arms x

Taste or smell x

This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more

Up to 10 lbs x

Up to 20 lbs x

Up to 50 lbs x

Up to 100 lbs x

> 100 lbs x

This job has special vision requirements.
  • Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
  • Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
  • Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
  • Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
  • Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
  • Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
  • No Special Vision Requirements
This job has special hearing requirements.
  • Ability to hear alarms on equipment
  • Ability to hear client call
  • Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

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