Resident Transport

Southwest LTC • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) provides care to residents in an assigned area of the facility, following the interdisciplinary Care Plan and providing information to keep it current with residents’ needs. The CNA provides restorative care, helps residents remain well-groomed and clean, and assists with their psychosocial needs. The CNA also helps maintain clean, orderly resident-care areas and a homelike atmosphere; communicates residents’ needs and relevant observations to Licensed Staff and other department heads; and records information promptly and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other required records. Attendance at required in-services and staff meetings is expected. The CNA is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit.

Requirements

• Ability to organize, plan, and supervise care for a group of residents while assuring quality care.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and work courteously with residents, families, and employees.
• Good emotional, mental, and physical health, sound judgment, and high standards.
• Willingness and capability to provide emergency care to residents as needed.
• Neat, well-groomed appearance appropriate for resident care.
• Desire to work with geriatric residents and address their current and prospective needs.
• Ability to report to the facility on time and as scheduled, and willingness to work scheduled preferred shifts and assist on other shifts as needed.
• Ability to provide care according to interdisciplinary Care Plans and other assignments for residents in the assigned group.
• Ability to function as a cooperative team member across Nursing and other departments.
• Ability to adapt to on-the-job training and follow facility standards for personal care, resident assistance, equipment and supplies, and basic aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Ability and willingness to function appropriately during a disaster or facility evacuation.
• Ability to follow directions from supervising staff.
• Pre-employment and annual tuberculosis screening examination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care in an assigned area according to the interdisciplinary Care Plan and facility assignments.
• Provide restorative care, grooming and hygiene assistance, and support for residents’ psychosocial needs.
• Help keep resident-care areas clean, in good working order, and homelike.
• Communicate residents’ needs to Licensed Staff and other department heads, and promptly report relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit.
• Document information promptly and daily on the Nursing Flow Record and other indicated records.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Provide related bedside care services in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provide emergency care as needed and function appropriately during a disaster or facility evacuation.
• Follow directions from supervising staff and cooperate with Nursing Department and other department team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed