JOB OBJECTIVE:
Perform routine Resident care duties delegated by the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Assists the Resident (in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care) with their personal needs and care, including mobility. These services are consistent with the Home's standards and philosophy and are in compliance with all regulations, codes, policies and procedures that govern the facility.
JOB STANDARDS:
1. A minimum of grammar school education is essential; a high school education is preferred.
2. Has ability to hear, understand, read, write and communicate effectively, and speak good English. Is able to document observations.
3. Has evidence of good mental and physical health, maturity and responsibility.
4. Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility is desirable.
5. Meets the State of requirements for the Certified Nurse Assistant and is currently on the registry. If not on the registry must agree to take an instructional program and successfully complete the program within the State’s time allotment.
6. Must have the ability to position and move a Resident and be able to bear the entire weight of the Resident in an emergency and move the Resident to safety.
7. Must possess the ability to perform *essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
COMMUNICATION & SOCIAL INTERACTION:
1. Identify and recognize the uniqueness of each Resident including those with dementia. Recognize the changes associated with aging and under the direction of the Nursing Unit Coordinator, being able to adapt Resident care
2. Demonstrate an ability to establish relationships with Residents and families and communicate with respect and dignity.
- 3. Observe and report to the nurse any changes or observations in Residents' behavior and physical status and adapt to these changes while providing the safest care. Follow instructions and report back when necessary. Seek guidance using the proper channels of communication.
4. Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Recognize common barriers to communications, including language, vision and hearing
changes, memory loss and disorientation. Know and use good judgment in responding to behaviors of wandering and combativeness.
5. Demonstrate an ability to promote independence of Residents within the limitations of their physical, mental and intellectual impairments, fostering self-help skills, recognizing Residents' level of ability in self care. Allow choices and adequate time to perform care.
6. Work effectively and cooperatively as a team member within the Department and with all departments or other disciplines. Communicate and cooperate with team lifting & toileting.
BASIC SKILLS
7. Understand and fulfill role in fire safety.
8. Recognize and respond appropriately to unsafe environmental conditions and to emergency situations.
- 9. Use proper body mechanics. Demonstrate appropriate techniques in walking, transferring, positioning and transporting Residents. Consistent use of gait belt according to Home policy/procedure guidelines.
- 10. Applies mechanical supports and fall prevention alarms properly, and documents them consistently and accurately. Is informed of changing care needs of Residents and adapts to provide the safest care. Applies soft restraints as directed by Charge Nurse and documents their use accurately.
- 11. Identifies the basic principles of nutrition and hydration. Recognize and report deviation from Resident's normal food/fluid intake/output. Recognize basic requirements of commonly prescribed therapeutic diets. Documents intake of food and fluids accurately.
- 12. Perform infection control practices including: proper hand hygiene, use of gloves, proper disposal of blood and body fluids, proper implementation of standard precautions for all residents. Follows the charge nurse directives concerning disease specific isolation technique. Understands the need for cleanliness of Resident care areas.
PERSONAL CARE
- 13. Display ability to give personal care including the areas of: bathing (bed-complete/partial tub or shower), perineal care, oral hygiene (denture care), nail and hair care, dress/undress, prepare for meals, assist to feed (use of adaptive utensil/devices), assist with bowel/bladder elimination, and care of the dying and post mortem care.
RESTORATIVE SERVICES
14. Display ability to perform restorative services including: apply/use of assistive devices for ambulating, eating, and dressing; maintenance of range of motion, proper turning, positioning, transferring, bowel & bladder training, care & use of prosthetic devices.
We are looking for Full Time and Part Time evenings and overnights, all must include one weekend day.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management.
Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needed.
If you are interested in this position and would like more information please contact Human Resources at:
[email protected] or call 718-464-1800 ext. 2561.
