We have multiple open evening and weekend shifts for Dependable CNA's looking for 30 plus hours a week in Rochester, NY. GREAT PAY!! You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification, strong work ethic and great communication skills.
CNA Responsibilities:
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Providing great patient care.
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Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
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Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
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Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
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Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
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Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
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Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
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Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
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Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
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Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
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Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
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Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.
CNA Requirements:
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Current State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
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Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment..
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High School graduate or equivalent.
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Compassion and Empathy
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Tolerance for many tasks
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Great sense of Humor
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Adaptability
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Patience
