Nurse Aide Training - Fox Nursing Home

Bassett Healthcare Network•City of Oneonta, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

A.O. Fox Hospital Nursing Home is offering a PAID Certified Nursing Aide (C.N.A.) Training Program. Upon successful completion of the program and obtaining your NYS certification, candidates will be offered a full-time position in the Nursing Home. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a fulfilling career in healthcare without prior training or certification. The Nursing Home provides a friendly and compassionate environment with reasonable staff to resident ratios, allowing for personalized care.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, preferred
Previous long term care experience, preferred
Accountability
Communication
Critical Thinking
Reliability
Time Management
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping
Frequent grasping, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Constant fit testing

Responsibilities

Support the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and the Nursing Department in performance of care as a member of the team.
Provides care to residents assigned solely under the supervision of the NATP Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor, who will oversee the NA Trainee skills and evaluate his/her performance.
Assist in maintenance of care standards.
Carry out assigned tasks in the admission of the resident to new environment and give care as directed.
Contribute to resident teaching by performance of procedures as instructed and observe new procedures.
Recognize and report to charge nurse signs and symptoms denoting change in resident’s condition.
Acknowledge resident’s request and provide the requested service or relay the request to another more appropriate staff member.
Discuss concerns of performance concerning nursing care with charge nurse.
Treat residents and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Participate in In-service programs, resident care conferences and staff meetings as assigned.
Assist in maintenance of environment conducive to providing quality care.
Assist in observing effectiveness of care as assigned.
Assist in maintenance of a system for communication for nursing information for each resident.
Participate in nursing reports and daily conferences by reporting nursing care data to nurse in charge.
Use CNA Kardex Comprehensive Care Plan in carrying out assignment.
Follow written assignments to provide appropriate care.
Understand the functions of the other persons involved in care of resident.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Document care provided timely and accurately.
Foster a cooperative effort among other staff members in all departments.
Transport residents to other departments as needs arise.
Understand functions of other staff members.
Respect individual for ability, knowledge and skills.
Utilize opportunities to promote better understanding of working relationships when in contact with residents, families, visitors, Nursing personnel, Medical staff and other health disciplines.
Support Personnel policies.
Recommend changes to nurse in charge.
Assume responsibility to keep self-informed.
Report any personnel problems to charge nurse.
Support new Nursing Home programs and policies.
May be required to perform other related duties, as needed.
Follow established Infection Control procedures.
Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations.