Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Sebring Florida
Description: Palms of Sebring is presently looking of Certified Nursing Assistant right now, this position will be placed in Florida. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. PRIMARY PURPOSE AND JOB FUNCTION:
Working in accordance with established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions from the licensed nursing personnel, the CNA is responsib! le for the provision of direct resident care. The employee is the provider of hands on resident care, including, but not limited to, all activities of daily living, planning, assessing, evaluating and providing quality nursing care. Participates in resident care plans, in-service education and disaster preparedness.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
This position is supervised by the Director of Nursing or his/her designee. Ultimate direction is provided by Administrator/Executive Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions:
During emergencies or natural disasters, employee may be required to report for duty as assigned by the administrator or designee for the duration of the disaster.
Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
Gives direct patient care in all aspects of activities of daily li! ving, including but not limited to bathing, showering, groomin! g, dressing, toileting, dining (both feeding and hydrating for regular meals and snacks), transferring residents from bed into wheelchair and back, transferring from wheelchair to toilet and back, positioning residents and ambulation.
Assists in resident needs assessment and safety by observing and reporting all changes or unusual findings in, but not limited to, physical condition, attitude, psycho-social reactions and appetite to charge nurse. Maintains resident safety by the following:
Utilizes proper techniques in relation to body mechanics when assisting with ambulation, lifting, repositioning or moving residents.
Reports accidents and incidents promptly
Ensures call system is within reach of resident and answers lights promptly.
Maintains hazard free environment, bed in low position, security devices applied, restraints applied correctly and appropriately, reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to charge nurse, assures identification band is wo! rn by resident.
May be required to work overtime in an emergency.
Maintains written records, activities of daily living flow sheets, diet, weight, bowel records, intake and output records.
Makes beds and keeps residents rooms tidy and presentable.
Monitors resident alarm system and takes appropriate action as needed.
Makes rounds on a regular basis assessing resident needs and appearance of facility, verifying resident needs are being met.
Assists nursing staff in taking height measurements, temperature, pulse and respirations of residents.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
May assist in reading to residents, and writing letters.
Assists nursing staff as directed to ensure resident and/or family understands applicable policies and procedures for fire evacuation and other life safety emergency plans.
Transports residents to activities and functions.
Promotes resident participation in activities through demonstration of enthu! siasm and personal participation.
FACTORS and SUBSTANTIATING DATA
Education: Must have the ability to read, write and speak English. Must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant License issued by the State of Florida. Mandatory Florida HIV/AIDS training is required. Must understand verbal and written instructions. High school graduate preferred.
Experience: Experience with the aged population preferred.
Complexity: Should possess good judgment and recognize symptoms of adverse reaction to treatment and realize that errors may have serious consequences for residents. Must be observant and capable of reporting resident status.
Supervision: Under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Contact Others: Responsible for assigned work and for providing assistance to other staff as required. Maintains direct contact with residents, their families, visitors, physicians, skilled therapists and other staff personnel. Must be courteous, friendly and helpful an! d be able to function in a team environment with a hospitality approach to interpersonal communication.
Errors: Probable errors could cause a decline in health of residents, resident dissatisfaction or discomfort, and significant expense to the facility. Errors in non-compliance with universal precautions and resident safety could have serious medical consequences for residents and employees.
Confidentiality: Works with confidential data whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interests of the residents and professional ethics. Actively promotes resident confidentiality and rights.
Sensory Demands: Must be capable of observing residents close up and at a distance. Must have the mental capacity to pass the CNA certification examination Must have adequate hearing. Flow of work demands visual acuity, and employee must have the ability to handle simultaneous tasks in a fast paced environment. Must be able to identify potent! ial hazards, comprehend consequences and determine actions.
Equipment: Medical equipment including but not limited to wheelchairs, blood pressure equipment, sanitizers, Geri chairs, and beds; emergency call system, telephones, etc.
Safety: Considerable responsibility for safety of others, including residents and staff members. The possibility of causing an injury to others is considerable. Re! gular ability to understand and to follow policy and procedures of fire and life safety, infection control, disaster preparedness, safety rules and regulations and department rules.
Working Conditions: May be exposed to infection, odors and to peculiarities in behavior and reactions of the aged. Sits, stands and walks intermittently during the work day. Lifts residents in and out of bed and chairs frequently. Assists with emergencies.
Hazards: Injuries are possible due to the use of medical equipment, supplies, and contact with residents. This position is occupationally classified as being at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Palms of Sebring.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:45:09 GMT