Certified Nurse Assistant- On-Call Night Shift

Channing House•Palo Alto, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

CNAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the direction of the Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor. This position performs duties that promote and maintain the function of residents in their daily lives. CNAs follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. Together with the entire team at Channing House, your role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents.

Requirements

1-2 years of related work experience in elderly care.
Completed 160 hour Nurse Assistance Training Program
Ability to use a computer
Ability to use electronic health record system
Proficiency in Microsoft suite
Ability to input and retrieve data
Ability to speak and comprehend English the primary language used in the workplace; ability to speak and/or comprehend other languages utilized by residents is a plus.
Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Stand on your feet throughout work period. Significant walking or other means of mobility.
Possess multi-limb and eye-hand coordination.
Able to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Utilize specific vision abilities for viewing work related processes and materials handling.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Able to sit at a desk, working on computers and operating phones.

Responsibilities

Familiar with the overall plan of care for the residents assigned to them.
Assist residents with activities of daily life (ADLs), including but not limited to eating, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, toileting, and mobility. Encourage resident to independently complete ADLs if able.
Document ADLs performed accurately
Take preventative measures to help residents avoid falls, skin tears and skin breakdown.
Apply restorative nursing measures (ex: range of motion (ROM) exercises, use of assistive devices, ambulation and repositioning) to promote independence and to prevent contractures.
Uses mechanical lifts as indicated in the care plan of the resident or as instructed by Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor.
Assist at mealtime, which may include distributing meal trays, pouring beverages and feeding residents in need of assistance. Passes nourishments in a timely manner.
Converse and engage with residents during provision of care. Accommodate their needs by responding appropriately to verbal and nonverbal expression. Communicates with residents to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Obtain vital signs and weights accurately as assigned and on a timely manner.
Report to Licensed nurse when resident is not eating, refusing showers or other ADLs.
Participate in and assist residents appropriately during group outings and activities.
Accurately document the care provided to resident and the percentage of food eaten on the electronic health record.
Apply slings, stockings, or supports bandages under the direction of the Charge Nurse/LN Supervisor.
Change bed linens and make beds.
Collect specimens, such as urine, feces or sputum as needed and under the direction of Charge Nurse/ LN Supervisor.
Re-stocking supplies needed to perform ADLs
Measure and record intake and output accurately when ordered.
Report observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Safeguard and maintain resident’s personal property.
Maintain resident’s self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
Provide resident opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
Treats resident with respect and dignity.
Uses gait belt when walking residents that need assistance.
Practice universal safety and sanitary precautions at all times.
Properly handle clean and dirty linens.
Dispose of gloves, pads and any medical materials according to protocols.
Maintain work area in neat, clean and safety-oriented order.
Establish and maintain effective team relationships with fellow staff; apply effective communication and listening skills.
Manage with and demonstrate professionalism and compassion with all residents, colleagues, clients, vendors, and members of the public.
Support staff in creating a caring environment that meets the needs of individuals and members of a shared community.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and compliance practices, and business ethics codes.