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Bassett Healthcare Network
Activities CNA - Non-Driver, Day Shift
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$40,862 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do The primary purpose of the Activities CNA, Non-Driver is to assist the Activities Director in the implementation and planning of group and individual activities. Assist Activities Director in all areas Taking daily attendance of group and individual resident contact Maintaining, sorting, and distributing Mid-York books and CAB materials and setting up CAB materials for residents Maintain storage areas, equipment and supplies Perform Initial Assessment on new admissions to the Nursing Home Distribute materials and assist the residents involved in singular activities Sort and maintain magazines and jigsaw puzzles in small recreation areas Regular consultation with Activities Director regarding program ideas and resident and volunteer involvement. Discussion of resident care conference concerns relative to the department; specific resident attendance, leisure needs and capabilities Assisting the Director in compiling lists for specific residents involved in activities Devise, prepare, and instruct group and individual programs Keep activities areas neat and clean Become familiar with the New York State Code for Activities Assist the Activities Director in placing Activities Department documentation on residents' medical charts Prepare Quarterly progress notes to be signed by the Activities Director Regular contact with residents, families, community organizations volunteers and nursing home staff Regular, consistent individual contact with residents Informing staff and residents of date, time and location of group activities Preparation of materials for scheduled group activities Room preparation for group activities Transport residents to and from group activities Run group activity Ongoing knowledge of residents without photographic permission, residents who have dietary restrictions, residents scheduled for appointments or involved with rehabilitation services Clean-up of group activities, and storage of materials Post and distribute monthly calendars to staff, residents, volunteers, and family contacts Writing, posting of departmental notices, making copies, collating volunteer or news calendar materials, distributing notices or requests to other departments Decorating of nursing units and bulletin boards Complete MDS 3.0 Care plan for all residents that include Initial Assessment and quarterly progress notes Attend Care Conferences Assist with residents Council Meetings and functions Coordinate volunteer services i.e. mailings, calling for help with outings, etc. Baking and Cooking programs; assist with special events Assist with outings such as shopping, luncheons, field trips, etc. Transport residents off and on the vans; use proper van-hook ups of wheelchairs for residents Calculate monthly and annual statistics Complete arrangements for outings; notify vendor of time, date, number of participants and any special needs (toileting purposes) for residents Any other tasks or duties as assigned Attend all required in-services and follows all department and facility policies regarding personal protective equipment Maintain