GNA / Baylor - Doubles on Weekend

Fahrney Keedy / located in Boonsboro Maryland near Hagerstown
GNA / Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Baylor Position/ Doubles on Weekend / every Saturday and Sunday
$18.00 - $22.00 plus applicable shift differentials
• PLUS - extra 8 hours of pay per week*
SUMMARY:
• Provide practical established Geriatric 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 Geriatric 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:
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures and as instructed by your Supervisors.
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
Cooperate 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.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Report all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately.
Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work - at least two hours prior to your shift start time.
Report work-related injuries or illnesses and/or occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your Supervisor.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the supervisor.
Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
Assist residents with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.).
Assist residents with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails. ( NOTE : Does not include diabetic residents.)
Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled.).
Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
Make beds (occupied and unoccupied).
Put extra covers on beds as requested.
Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position. Reposition every two hours.
Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).
Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.).
Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties, visitors, etc.).
Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities, and social programs, etc., as necessary.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Assist with the application of nonsterile (moist and dry) warm/cold compresses.
Shave male residents.
Keep hair on female residents clean (facial, underarms and legs) as desired by the resident.
Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
Measure and record temperatures, blood pressures, pulse, and respirations as instructed.
Answer resident calls as promptly as feasible.
Keep water cups clean and filled with ice water, straws and within easy reach.
Offer residents liquids to drink/hydration frequently throughout each shift, unless resident is on fluid restriction.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently - at least once every two hours.
Check each resident routinely to ensure his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns.
Report injuries of known or unknown source, including skin tears.
Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tag up, etc.).
Make resident comfortable (i.e., assist in getting into bed, obtain ice water, etc.).
Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
Store resident's clothing.
Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room or when they are being discharged.
Transport residents to new rooms or to the Lobby area.
Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
Assist with the care of a dying resident.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident's care plan.
Ensure that your notes reflect that the care plan is being followed.
Record all resident information using electronic documentation.