Certified Nursing Assistant - ALF- Vernal

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Vernal, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s). This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, coordinating dining services, documenting intake, tracking skin condition, and assisting with toileting programs. The position also emphasizes treating patients with dignity and respect, promoting patient rights, and maintaining a culture of compliance with all facility policies, procedures, and regulations. Adherence to safety and hygiene measures, maintaining confidentiality of protected health information, and reporting any noncompliance, retaliation, discrimination, or allegations of abuse are critical aspects of this role. The Certified Nursing Assistant must also participate in emergency drills, report work-related injuries, and complete all assigned training and skills competency.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state (preferred, not required).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification
Current Food Handler Permit (when applicable)
Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a SNF or ALF is preferred, not required.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult patients, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state
At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in a SNF or ALF

Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to nurse, med tech and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
Assists resident with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Delivers nutritional supplements to patients at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
Assists with weighing patients according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations. Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin. Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done.
Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
Treats all patients with dignity and respect.
Promotes and protects all patients’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect patients and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of patients to supervisor and/or administrator.
Protects patients from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Attend care-plan meetings of assigned patients.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
Accepts certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.
Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to patients.