Direct Care Staff (CNA, PCA, NA)

RUNK & PRATT HEALTH CARE ENT INC•Lynchburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily tasks, including checking vital signs and weighing residents, as set forth by the Lead RMA, Nursing Supervisor, DON, Unit Coordinator, Administrator or Designee. Cooperates fully with all staff in the best interest of the residents and acts as a team member in all areas. Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences. Possesses the ability to follow complex written and oral directions. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors. Provides resident supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinent care, transferring, feeding, communication, ambulation, and documents ADLs provided by the employee. Assists with meal service and clean-up process. Encourages and documents daily nutritional intake. Assists with obtaining vital signs and weights for residents. Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to Lead RMA, Nursing Supervisor, DON, Administrator or Designee incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights. Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring, homelike environment. Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of residents. Answers residents’ call bells promptly and courteously. Provides support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this position. Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the appropriate staff person such as lighting or equipment problems. Protects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items. Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to Lead RMA, Nursing Supervisor, DON, Unit Coordinator, Administrator or Designee. Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents, and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas. Participates in mandatory periodic training to enhance their skills and maintain the current trends in geriatric care. All staff are required to attend 12 hours of resident-centered training and 4 hours of cognitive impairment training annually in accordance with standards for licensed Assisted Living Facilities and infection control training. Provides basic First Aid and CPR when necessary and maintains current certification.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED
Hold a current and valid license as a CNA from the Virginia Board of Nursing/Department of Health Professions, without restrictions
State Police background check that is free from barrier offenses
A current Tuberculosis screening on or within 7 days prior to the first day of employment and free from Tuberculosis
The ability to obtain CPR/FA training within 60 days of hire and maintain a current certification
The ability to meet physical requirements for position
The ability to pass a drug test
Basic computer skills
Must be able to perform duties in accordance with the guidelines mandated by Social Services as the licensing agent of this facility
Be of acceptable physical and mental health to carry out assigned duties
Employee must possess mature judgment skills and be able to respond to emergency situations
Attendance is required during inclement weather
Follows infection control policies & procedures
Follows & implements all policies & procedures of Runk and Pratt
Maintains appropriate & respectful conduct within the workplace

Responsibilities

Checking vital signs and weighing residents
Supporting residents according to their care plan
Contributing to the care planning process
Following complex written and oral directions
Communicating and interacting effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors
Providing resident supervision and/or assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinent care, transferring, feeding, communication, ambulation, and documenting ADLs
Assisting with meal service and clean-up process
Encouraging and documenting daily nutritional intake
Assisting with obtaining vital signs and weights for residents
Promptly reporting incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights
Maintaining the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents
Interacting with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring, homelike environment
Maintaining confidentiality about all aspects of residents
Answering residents’ call bells promptly and courteously
Providing support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this position
Assisting in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment
Reporting environmental deficiencies to the appropriate staff person
Protecting the personal belongings of each resident
Promptly reporting missing items according to established policy
Observing residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reporting these changes
Providing care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage
Participating in mandatory periodic training
Providing basic First Aid and CPR when necessary