NURSING ASSISTANT

CHRIST THE KING MANOR•DuBois, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Christ the King Manor is a 160-bed skilled nursing facility seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for full-time, part-time, and per diem positions across all three shifts. We are looking for team-oriented individuals to join our award-winning clinical team. As a vital part of our multidisciplinary care approach, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in an elder's life. We offer competitive rates and full benefits for full-time employees, with a generous shift differential for the second shift. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct care to residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as directed by the Director of Nursing Services or their designee.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Nursing Assistance Certification in the state of PA.
Must maintain a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service education annually.
Must be available to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Observes residents and notes physical and emotional conditions, reporting any changes or unusual findings to the LPN or RN supervisor.
Provides direct personal care for residents, including toileting, changing and cleaning, providing care for catheter patients, following bowel and bladder training programs, and keeping incontinent residents clean and dry.
Feeds and/or assists residents with feeding and hydration, serving nourishments as required, and being aware of nutritional needs, food, and fluid intake.
Bathes and/or assists residents with bathing.
Dresses and/or assists residents with dressing.
Provides oral hygiene, dental, and denture care.
Provides proper care to prevent skin breakdown.
Performs other personal hygiene requirements such as combing hair, cleaning fingernails, and shaving.
Checks assigned residents a minimum of six times daily, follows the residents' care plan, and provides appropriate care.
Answers call lights promptly and provides appropriate care.
Provides functional and restorative care, including transfers, transportation, ambulation, positioning, re-positioning (at least every two hours), and dangling residents.
Uses appropriate methods, safety procedures, and devices (lifts, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, walkers) when repositioning, transferring, or transporting residents.
Exercises and/or assists residents with prescribed physical therapy programs and restorative nursing procedures using proper safety procedures and body mechanics.
Applies braces and/or special equipment as required.
Performs all required documentation in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
Uses aseptic techniques in all resident care to prevent the spread of disease and infection, wearing protective clothing and devices when required and/or appropriate.
Performs all duties in a safe manner using proper body mechanics and seeking assistance as required by policy.
Performs and/or assists with basic nursing procedures, such as taking and noting vital signs, collecting specimens, and other nursing procedures.
Maintains resident rights regarding confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and all other aspects of the Resident Bill of Rights.
Requests appropriate supplies for resident care and follows proper procedures for cost reimbursement.
Prepares residents for tests, x-rays, therapy programs, and physician visits as assigned.
Maintains and cleans equipment, materials, utensils, rooms, and closets following infection control policies and procedures.
Changes bed linens and handles linens and clothing according to policies and procedures.
Displays a positive, pleasant, and cooperative attitude with residents, families, and supervisory staff.
Attends all in-service training sessions as required (a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service education is required annually).
Adheres to all Christ the King Manor regulations, policies, and procedures, particularly those regarding safety and confidentiality.