Certified Nursing Assistant

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center•El Reno, OK

About The Position

Provides certified nursing assistant services to assigned residents in accordance with care plans, facility policies and procedures and at the direction of supervisor(s).

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the
High school diploma or
Current CPR/BLS
Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or
Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and
Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record
Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident
Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35
May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when
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

One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to nurse(s) 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 residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake. Documents intake accordingly.
Assists with weighing residents 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 residents with dignity and Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents 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 Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to Follows established infection control policies and As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills Attend care-plan meetings of assigned Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions