Lead CNA

Park View Post Acute•Santa Rosa, CA

40d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team and start making a difference! Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Shift: Sunday and Monday 2:30pm-10:30pm Salary: $22.70-$28.00 hourly Are you ready to discover the world of limitless possibilities that comes with being a member of our culture? Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story of providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of everyone we serve. Our company mission is to dignify Long Term Care in the eyes of the world. Our facility’s success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company’s mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow. Our Values: C.A.P.L.I.C.O. C ustomer Second, Employee First A ccountability P assion for Learning L ove one Another I ntelligent Risk Taking C elebration O wnership

Requirements

Valid CA CNA license
Current CPR certification
Must pass pre-employment background check and physical
Must possess a current C.N.A. certification issued by the state.
At least 1 year as a C.N.A. preferably in a long term care setting.
Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Follows written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Assures that all staff complete required compliance training and processes.
Responsible for serving as a mentor to new Certified Nurse Assistants, providing orientation, assisting with training and making recommendations to nursing administration.
Assists with new employee selection and hiring process. Evaluates the skills of New Certified Nurse Assistants and makes recommendations to management regarding the state of a new employee's orientation program.
Communicates new programs, interventions and new procedures with the CNA Staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the resident’s responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment.
Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.
Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility’s policies governing advance directives.
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident to the DON, Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately.
Report all safety violations.
Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Use only the equipment you have been trained to use; operate all the equipment in a safe manner.
Inform the nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident’s care plan.
Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your supervisor.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.