CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant $3,000 Sign on Bonus

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I. BASIC FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, the CNA shall assume responsibility for participating in the delivery of direct/indirect care to residents as assigned and report all observations/changes in resident's condition to the licensed nursing staff.

II. CHARACTERISTICS RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is summary of the functions of this individual's job. He/She may perform other duties as assigned, which are not listed below; and specific functions may change from time to time. This individual may be required to float throughout the facility at anytime per the request of the Nursing Supervisor.

• Adhere to WCAS and Nursing Department policies and procedures. o Maintain resident rights, including right to privacy o Treat residents with respect both physically and emotionally. o Sensitive to residents emotional, social and spiritual needs.
• Perform data gathering activities necessary for resident care. o Take vital signs and reports to appropriate nurse o Listens to shift report and seeks clarification as needed o Answers resident call bells to determine the resident's needs and responds accordingly or reports need to appropriate nurse
• Provides personal hygiene and comfort measures to residents as directed by the licensed nurse. o Provides AM/PM care according to skincare protocols o Provides oral hygiene and hair/nail care as needed o Changes linens as needed
• Assists in the maintenance of adequate nutrition and hydration o Weighs residents as ordered and documents according to policy o Ensures fresh water is available for drinking and offers drinks of water or other fluids consistent with care plan recommendations o Assists with feeding in a manner which is consistent with resident activity limits o Follows dietary or rehabilitation recommendations for food and fluid consistency.

o Documents resident intake according to policy. o Assists residents with excretory needs as directed. o Assists with bedpan/urinal o Assists to bathroom o Assist in the administering of enemas

• Has knowledge and uses the principles of aseptic technique in daily practice o Uses proper hand washing techniques o Utilizes standard precautions for body fluids o Complies with isolation procedures o Properly handles soiled linen and trash
• Assists in ways to solve problems and make improvements in the delivery of resident care in collaboration with licensed professional therapy staff o Participates in implementing rehabilitation therapeutic interventions o Gains knowledge in functional aspects of disability o Participates in specific rehabilitation treatment interventions assigned by licensed professional therapy staff in accordance with patient's individualized treatment plan o Ensures individualized resident treatment/continuity of quality of care.

o Participates in resident/family training/educational sessions as assigned licensed professional therapy staff.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient. o Straightens and/or changes linen as needed. o Removes unnecessary equipment from room. o Cleans bedside and overbed tables
• Attends 70 percent of staff meetings and 100 percent of mandatory in-service
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Report all suspected cases of resident abuse and neglect including. sexual, physical and mental abuse, corporal punishment and involuntary seclusion to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates the behavior of the Performance Improvement role model:
• Promotes quality through continuous performance improvement
• Suggests opportunities for improvement
• Promotes customer satisfaction
• Promotes hospitality

III. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EXERTION

• Works in clean. well-lighted. heated and ventilated facility.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases in the course of work.
• May hear abusive language from confused residents.
• Possibility of strains/sprain moving residents or injury from a confused resident.

IV. DUTY HOURS

• Minimum of 8 hours per week. or whatever is required for efficient job performance.
• Is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

V MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia
• Passed physical examination.
• Favorable Reference
• Successful completion of background and drug screening
• Completes orientation
• Must be familiar with procedures involved in patient tasks.
• Minimum of one (1) year of appropriate rehabilitation experience preferred.

VI. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Supervised by the RCM, LPN, Nursing Supervisor, DON and

ADON. VII. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• None

VII. PERSONAL INTERACTIONS

Significant interactions with general public, employees and residents.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $24.03 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required) Washington DC CNA License (Required)

Work Location:

In person