Certified Nursing Assistant

NY Employer - Vestal, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Vestal, NY

About the position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role involves providing personal care, comfort, and safety for residents in a nursing home setting. The position requires assisting residents with daily living activities and observing any changes in their condition. The CNA works under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and is responsible for various tasks that ensure the well-being of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Answer all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner.
• Bathed, shaved, shampooed, combed hair, dressed, provided mouth care and nail care for residents requiring assistance.
• Gave massage, and applied emollients, lotions, and ointments to areas requiring treatment.
• Served meals and nourishment to residents and assisted those requiring help.
• Provided appropriate fluids at intervals throughout the day.
• Provided perineal, colostomy, and catheter care and application of briefs.
• Administered bedpans, urinal, and enemas as required.
• Took and recorded blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation level.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output.
• Maintained record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs.
• Reported orally any deviation in resident's condition to charge nurse, and documented pertinent resident information using electronic information system.
• Attended and participated in case conferences when on duty, for residents in his/her care.
• Observed and noted condition of skin, hair, nails, and mouth.
• Observed color, odor, and character of output.
• Assisted in the collection of specimens.
• Performed passive and active range of motion exercises.
• Transferred residents to and from bed or chair, and positioned the resident in proper body alignment and documented on resident's record.
• Escorted residents to activities and appointments using techniques appropriate to their condition.
• Participated in socialization activities and activities of residents on the unit.
• Notified charge nurse regarding need for equipment repair or replacement.
• Properly used and cared for equipment and supplies.
• Maintained cleanliness and neatness of resident's room and equipment.
• Provided clean linen and clothing and removed soiled linen and clothing.
• Participated in infection control programs by using proper hand washing techniques, avoiding cross contamination, and using proper isolation techniques as required.
• Reported incidents and accidents to charge nurse.
• Recognized special needs of the elderly regarding age-related changes and altered care appropriately.
• Assisted in orienting residents to the facility environment and routines upon admission and as needed throughout their stay.
• May restrain residents using proper methods as required.
• Worked with the staffing coordinator by consistently and continuously reviewing posted work schedules to verify accuracy and to ensure awareness of the need for additional coverage.

Requirements

• Possession of a New York State certificate of completion of Nurse Aide Training Course.
• Medical Exam.
• Reference Check.

Nice-to-haves

• Skill in measuring amounts of liquid.