CNA per diem

Finger Lakes Health • City of Geneva, NY

1d • 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, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and supporting rehabilitative needs. The CNA is also responsible for reporting resident status changes and concerns to nursing staff promptly.

Requirements

• Current New York State Nurse Aide Certification.
• BLS required through RQI during clinical orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet resident's ADL's needs including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, and skin care.
• Maintain resident's environment and safety, including answering call lights, using safety mats and low beds, managing restraint use under nursing direction, maintaining unit cleanliness, and preventing falls.
• Meet resident's nutritional needs, including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, and nourishments, while honoring resident preferences.
• Meet resident's rehabilitative needs, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices.
• Report resident's 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.
• Complete documentation per protocol for all resident care activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed