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.
Involves providing personal care, comfort and safety for assigned residents in a nursing home. The incumbent performs duties of observing changes and assisting residents with activities of daily living. Answers all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner; Bathes, shaves, shampoos, combs hair, dresses, provides mouth care and nail care for residents requiring assistance; Gives massage, and applies emollients, lotions and ointments to areas requiring treatment; Serves meals and nourishment to residents and assists those requiring help; Provides appropriate fluids at intervals throughout the day; Provides perineal, colostomy and catheter care and application of briefs; Administers bedpans, urinal and enemas as required; Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration rate and oxygen saturation level; Measures and records food and liquid intake and output; Maintains record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs; Reports orally any deviation in resident's condition to charge nurse, and documents pertinent resident information using electronic information system; Attends and participates in case conferences when on duty, for residents in his/her care; Observes and notes condition of skin, hair, nails and mouth; Observes color, odor, and character of output; Assists in the collection of specimens; Performs passive and active range of motion; Transfers residents to and from bed or chair, and positions the resident in proper body alignment and documents on resident's record (resident care profile); Escorts residents to activities and appointments using techniques appropriate to their condition; Participates in socialization activities; Participates in activities of residents on the unit; Notifies charge nurse regarding need for equipment repair or replacement; Properly uses and cares for equipment and supplies; Maintains cleanliness and neatness of resident's room and equipment; Provides clean linen and clothing; Removes soiled linen and clothing;
Skills :
Minimum 1 year of experience in long term care setting required.
Documents Required:
NY State CNA License. BLS/CPR Certification. About our
Company:
- 22nd Century Technologies Inc., (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years. Started as a technology staffing company in 1997, we have significantly expanded our healthcare practice to both Clinical and Non-Clinical staffing, serving various facilities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. Our ISO certified staffing practices and technology driven staffing procedures - from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs. TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states - California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients' expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today's healthcare staffing industry. Recognized among "Best Company to Work For" by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients' expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
