Certified Nurse Assistant

Ascension • Town of Lewiston, NY

17d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant primary responsibility is to assist the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care (baths, personal grooming, feeding) as directed by the Unit Manager, RN, or LPN. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Strives to incorporate the philosophy and mission of Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence and to incorporate the Facility's goal of: Quality care, in a personal manner with total regard for individual human dignity. The secondary functions of the Certified Nurse Assistant is to assist in the delivery of Physical and Occupational Therapy and all of its assigned duties and responsibilities as well as responsible to work with residents needing restorative nursing measures to gain or to maintain their highest possible practical functional level. Responsible for providing consistency between therapist's work and carry over by nursing on a daily basis. The Certified Nurse Assistant is listed as current (not expired or lapsed) on the NYS Nurse Aide Registry, that the C.N.A.'s current nurse aide certification status has been verified with the NYS Nurse Aide Registry, that there are no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect or misappropriation of resident property listed on the Registry against the C.N.A., and that the printed verification from the Registry verifying all of the above is filed in the C.N.A.'s personnel records. Adheres to Facility Standards of Conduct and practices the Core Values of Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity and Dedication. Represents OLP accurately and honestly. Acts with integrity and in the best interest of OLP. Identifies instances of non-compliance and takes appropriate action, including reporting violations of the CRP. Adheres to Facility policy or regulations. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of OLP, free of gifts, favors or other improper inducements.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program and/or NYS Current Certification.
• Certification must be current and the C.N.A. must be in good standing with the NYS Aide Registry required.

Nice To Haves

• H.S Diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months Nurse Attendant experience in a hospital/skilled facility or equivalent clinical experience as determined by the Director of Nursing Services, preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant provides personal care assistance to residents as directed: (bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting).
• Prepares resident for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents; serves fresh water and nourishments when indicated.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant helps residents with transferring and lifting, raising residents in beds and turning residents. May apply restraints as directed.
• Obtain temperature on residents whose medical conditions warrants such monitoring. Obtain urine samples, weights, intake/output.
• Regularly checks on residents insuring comfort, dignity and privacy.
• Attend all inservices and meetings as required.
• Clean each unit as assigned by the Director, including IV poles, ice bucket/ladle, wheelchair/carts.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from the therapy clinic ensuring both safety and comfort.
• Assist in the administration of rehabilitation programs as directed by the Therapist or Assistant, performing nontherapist functions such as following ambulatory residents with a wheelchair, removing a hot pack or returning equipment to appropriate storage.
• Provide direct restorative care and delegated formalized rehabilitation tasks, as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED