CNA

Finger Lakes Health • City of Geneva, NY

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification. This role involves meeting residents' ADL's needs, maintaining a safe and clean environment, assisting with nutritional needs, supporting rehabilitative efforts, and promptly reporting resident status changes and concerns to nursing staff.

Requirements

• Current New York State Nurse Aide Certification.
• BLS required through RQI during clinical orientation.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Prior Nursing Assistant and/or LTC experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet residents' ADL's needs including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting, turning/positioning, and skin care, documenting per protocol.
• Maintain resident environment and safety by answering call lights and alarms, using safety mats and low beds, applying restraints under nursing direction, maintaining unit cleanliness, implementing behavior and fall prevention strategies, and monitoring equipment, documenting per protocol.
• Meet residents' nutritional needs including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, and nourishments, honoring resident preferences and documenting per protocol.
• Meet residents' rehabilitative needs including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices, documenting per protocol.
• Report resident rights, refusals, and concerns to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion.
• Identify and report changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status to the Charge Nurse promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED