Adult Day CNA

St Luke Health Services•City of Oswego, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be for an Adult Day Care Program and then transition to the St. Luke Facility upon completion of the initial assignment. The primary role is to assist residents with all levels of activities of daily living (ADL's) and any other needs they may require, consistent with the facility's policies and procedures.

Requirements

Completion of a 100-Hour Nurse Aide Training Program
Completion of New York State Residential Health Care Facility Nurse Aide clinical skills and written exam and PROOF of certification. If certified in another state, must have obtained New York State certification via reciprocity.
Sense of responsibility to job/residents, moral integrity and understanding is required
Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team effort
Good mental and physical health required
Sincere desire to work with the aged
Pleasant, cheerful, tactful and cautious with residents, relatives and visitors also other staff members
Flexibility and ability to remain calm in emergencies
Treat resident information confidentially
Knowledge of resident's rights
Existing employees must have a satisfactory work record in their prior positions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care including oral/denture hygiene, bathing, foot care, nail care, hair care, shampooing, shaving, grooming and dressing.
Transfer, ambulate and transport residents.
Provide active/passive ROM (range of motion) with daily care.
Assist residents with toileting needs.
Provide peri care and catheter care.
Maintain resident rooms in an orderly fashion.
Serve meals when necessary, give nourishments and fluids, feed or assist residents according to needs.
Check vital signs as directed and alert the nurse immediately if any vital sign(s) is unusual.
Clean and maintain equipment and utility rooms as assigned.
Obtain and record resident weights in CareAssist.
Complete documentation, including ADL monitoring, special device records, I&O, toileting schedule, intake studies and BM record, in a timely manner in the Matrix Care system.
Take all breaks off the floor and always check with the Charge Nurse before leaving the floor for any reason.
Observe resident behavior and report any changes or unusual findings to the Charge Nurse.
Assist residents in preparing for doctor's visits, religious services, rehabilitation services, diagnostic services and social events.
Give prompt and efficient assistance to residents and answer call bells promptly.
Keep incontinent residents clean and dry, changing clothing and/or linen as necessary.
Change bed linen and make beds in an appropriate and timely manner.
Turn and change position of residents and lift residents as needed.
Attend 12 hours of in-services per year (6 per 6 months) and attend nursing meetings.
May accompany residents on outings and/or medical appointments.
Perform other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor, Department Head and/or Administrator.