Certified Nursing Assistant PRN

LENBROOK SQUARE FOUNDATION INC•Brookhaven, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct care to residents, ambulating and transferring them, making beds, obtaining vital signs, caring for incontinent residents, measuring intake and output, maintaining a clean bedside area, assisting with care plans, orienting new staff, participating in in-service programs, and ensuring proper infection control. The role also includes observing and reporting resident conditions, responding to call lights, cleaning equipment, and documenting care provided. The Certified Nursing Assistant PRN will also respond to emergencies on campus.

Requirements

Valid Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in long-term care/acute care setting.
Must have CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Internal candidates will be evaluated upon completion of educational training.

Responsibilities

Ambulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistance devices and body mechanics.
Turn and reposition residents as needed.
Make beds every day, changing linens per facility policy and as needed.
Obtain vital signs as directed by the nurse.
Care for incontinent residents and document episodes of the assigned residents.
Measure and record intake and output and document food and nourishment intake.
Keep assigned residents’ bedside area clean at all times and personal belongings in orderly arrangement.
Assist with development and review of care plans in conjunction with nursing and other disciplines.
Assist in orientation of new nursing assistants and performing various procedures.
Participate in in-service programs.
Exhibit and perform proper hand-washing techniques.
Maintain proper infection control when handling clothing and linens.
Detect, correct, and report to the charge nurse any unsafe conditions, which may result in bodily injury or fire.
Receive communication from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift for the assigned residents.
Execute duties and responsibilities in conformance with the established routine.
Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and change in condition of the resident to the charge nurse.
Answer the call light of each resident.
Clean items such as wash basins, urinals, lifts and shower equipment after use, and return to its proper place.
Check residents as needed to assure resident’s needs are met.
Document on appropriate forms all personal care given to each resident.
Communicate and observe the Corporate Compliance Program and comply with Code of Conduct.
Respond to residents in the independent living setting or other areas of the campus during an emergency.