CNA
Catholic Health
- Sayville, NY
- $27.90 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job DetailsResponsibilities:
- Assists with admission of residents, re: reception, preparation, and data collection
- Functions as a team member in administering direct resident care and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, skin care and anticipation of needs
- Prepares residents for meals, assists with feeding of residents. Distributes fluids and nourishment/snacks
- Assists with transport of residents between areas of facility and at discharge in a timely manner
- Collects and transports specimens in a timely manner
- Responds to call bells/alarms in a timely manner
- Ensures all personal alarms are in place and functioning per individual residents plan of care
- Communicates appropriate information to nurse; obvious changes in resident's condition
- Records intake, output, BM, vital signs, toileting, range of motion, ambulation, restraint use, nutrition, ADL care, security device bracelets, showers/bathing, skin checks as per facility policy
- Assists the nurse in preparation of resident for examination and treatment and diagnostic tests/X-rays
- Demonstrates appropriate restraint application and restraint release for activity
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and co-workers using appropriate safety practices
- Nursing Assistant Certification in Long Term Care in New York State, Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program at BOCES, Completion of 100 hour Certified Nursing Assistant Approved Program.
- Valid and current certificate from NY State.
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience preferred, Knowledge of safety and infection control policies. Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred. Ability to interpret medical terminology.