CNA (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Per Diem CNA position involves providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and maintaining a safe and confidential environment. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a healthcare team, caring for a diverse range of medically complex patients.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education
Current Massachusetts Nurse’s aide certification
Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers within 30-days of start date
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients
Completes all ADL functions and documentation of such
Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash
Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care while caring for medically complex patients/residents requiring specialized treatment and services
Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance
Cleans room and changes bed linen
Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate
Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides or sterilizers
Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output
Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights
Monitor, Observe, and report changes in patients medical status to Licensed RN
Provide care for post-operative patient, orthopedic patient, Neuro-compromised patient, cardiopulmonary patient, etc.
Maintains patient safety when caring for patients with oxygen therapy, IV Infusion Therapy, saline locks, traction, G-Tubes, NG Tubes, catheters, and CPM Machines
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must have knowledge of therapeutic diets and distributes meals/nourishments according to the specific order
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested
Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management
Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence