CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Westwood Manor Nursing Home•DeRidder, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Manor Nursing Home is looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort, monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff. Hiring for Full Time positions.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions.
High school education or equivalent is preferred.
Must have current certification as required by state regulations.
Has the ability to provide care to a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as others in the facility.
Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.
Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.
Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.
Maintains a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care.
Has a desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.
Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.
Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.
Must have the ability to provide the care as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group.
Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.
Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.
Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Must be able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.
Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.
Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

Responsibilities

Signs in per facility protocol.
Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift.
Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times.
Assists residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal.
Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents.
After meal, assist resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed.
Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitutions for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conducive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room.
For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned.
Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.)
Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents.
Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind.
Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluids at least every 2 hours or each time in the room, when appropriate.
Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated.
Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlined for each resident. Do nail care, wash hair, shave, etc. to assure personal hygiene practices are always followed.
Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment.
Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit.
Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments.
Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident.
Assists residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet restful and safe atmosphere when residents are resting.
Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned.
Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the residents orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines.
Follows Plan of Care.
Reports any changes in condition or any resident/family concerns to licensed nurse.
Assists the residents in keeping closets clean, clothing clean and in good repair, marked with their name, etc.
Assists residents to keep bathrooms clean, following infection control and privacy practices.
Changes resident’s bed clothing to assure the bedding is clean, not wrinkled, and promotes good hygiene and care practices.
Follows appropriate infection control practices in working with the residents and equipment.
Keeps accurate records of intake and outputs and procedures throughout the shift for those residents who require such.
Records information on the Nursing Care Records timely.
Keeps Licensed Staff informed of pertinent information timely. Writes pertinent information on the Group Assignment Sheet and Communication Books.
Provides information accurately and timely for information to be added to the residents Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
Cleans ancillary rooms and equipment as assigned. Assists other members of the staff to keep each area of the facility clean, orderly, safe, and a homelike atmosphere for the residents.
Assists other staff members as needed throughout the shift. Cooperates with other personnel to be sure residents are of prime importance to all members of the staff.
Assists new staff members in orientation as needed throughout the shift.
Maintains safe environment at all times, wiping up spills, working with housekeeping staff when available picking up articles as noted, etc.
Gives report to Licensed Staff and turn in completed Group Assignment sheet prior to leaving the unit to go off duty.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.
Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.
Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.