CNA - ALL SHIFTS - Certified Nursing Assistant

FAHRNEY KEEDY in Boonsboro Maryland
Boonsboro, Maryland ( Near Hagerstown )
Evening or Night Shift - Full Time or Part Time
CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant
$15. 50 - $19. 50
JOB TITLE
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
DEPARTMENT
Assisted Living
REPORTS TO
Director of ALU & Delegating RN
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
SUMMARY:
• Provide practical established Certified Nursing Assistant skills to residents following Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures.
• Assist nurses and supervisory staff in resident care on the units.
• Provide quality care by checking resident and room at least every two hours to ensure the care is provided in a safe timely manner.
• Provide strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, family members, visitors, staff, etc.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL:
Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is "at will". Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.
CONFIDENTILITY:
Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, "information") which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy. This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others
JOB FUNCTION:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
RESIDENT CARE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures and as instructed by supervisors.
Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
Cooperates with inter-departmental staff as well as other facility staff to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Reports all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately.
Notifies the facility when you will be late or absent from work - at least two hours prior to your shift start time.
Reports work-related injuries or illnesses and/or occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the supervisor.
Reports known or suspected incidents of fraud to the supervisor.
Participates in and receives the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
Follows established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assists residents with daily dental and mouth care (i. e. , brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc. ).
Assists residents with bath functions (i. e. , bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc. ) as directed.
Assists residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
Assists residents with hair care functions (i. e. , combing, brushing, shampooing, etc. ).
Assists residents with nail care (i. e. , clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails. ( NOTE : Does not include diabetic residents. )
Keeps residents dry (i. e. , change gown, clothing, linen, etc. , when it becomes wet or soiled. ).
Changes bed linens. Keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied).
Puts extra covers on beds as requested.
Positions bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position. Repositions every two hours.
Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions (i. e. , take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc. ).
Maintains intake and output records as instructed.
Checks and reports bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.
Assists residents in preparing for medical tests (i. e. , lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc. ).
Assists residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i. e. , church services, parties, visitors, etc. ).
Assists in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities, and social programs, etc. , as necessary.
Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Assists with the application of nonsterile (moist and dry) warm/cold compresses.
Shaves male residents.
Keeps hair on female residents clean (facial, underarms and legs) as desired by the resident.
Assists in preparing the resident for a physical examination.
Weighs and measures residents as instructed.
Measures and records temperatures, blood pressures, pulse, and respirations as instructed.
Answers resident calls as promptly as feasible.
Keeps water cups clean and filled with ice water, straws and within easy reach.
Offers residents liquids to drink/hydration frequently throughout each shift, unless resident is on fluid restriction.
Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently - at least once every two hours.
Checks each resident routinely to ensure his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
Observes and reports the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns.
Reports injuries of known or unknown source, including skin tears.
Ensures that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i. e. , bed made, name tag up, etc. ).
Makes residents comfortable (i. e. , assist in getting into bed, obtain ice water, etc. ).
Inventories and marks the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
Stores resident's clothing.
Assists residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room or when they are being discharged.
Transports residents to new rooms or to the lobby area.
Assists with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
Assists with the care of a dying resident.
Provides post-mortem care as instructed.
Reviews service plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the service plan.
Informs the Delegating RN or Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident.