CNA – Long Term Care
Job Description
Description
Position Description:
Power County Hospital District is looking to fill a full-time or part-time CNA position.
We are looking for individuals to promote achievement of District goals. *Observe and enforce safety precautions for all District personnel, patients and visitors. *Maintain a thorough knowledge of District fire, disaster, hazardous material and MDS plan. *Control resources and processes toward the attainment of department and District goals, objectives and the optimum provision of services. * Function as part of Nursing Team assisting in nursing care, to patients/residents performing designated nursing tasks under the direction of a licensed Nurse (RN/LPN) and in compliance with “Minimum Standards of Care by a Licensed Nursing Assistant” at the bedside providing, observing, collecting data and reporting to the RN/LPN on care provided or needed.
Major Responsibilities: (but, not limited to)
Adheres to District policies and procedures
Understands and practices Universal Precautions and follows the O.S.H.A. Standards, uses proper body mechanics
Follow the shift procedures in planning and delivery of patient/resident care following RN/LPN instructions in coordination with the Care Plan
Use of Point click care for charting all cares provided by the CNA
Assists patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living skillfully with consideration for the individual patient/resident’s needs:
Bathing, oral hygiene
Care of hair and nails (nails of non-diabetic patients)
Toileting, bowel and or bladder training
Dressing
Turning, positioning, and ambulation
Feeding/hydrating
Provides for patient/resident privacy
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment in patient rooms, activity, and treatment areas
Work areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards
Equipment used appropriately and safely
Maintains equipment and supplies (reports needed repairs)
Answers call lights and assist device soundings promptly
Participates as an effective member of the Nursing/District Team
Arrives to work as scheduled/is punctual
Is well groomed and adheres to dress policy
Completes task in a timely manner/uses work time wisely
Acts individually without prompting/makes independent decisions
Reports patient/resident observations/changes accurately and timely
Reinforces patient/resident teaching plans
Accepts and performs assignments for which qualified
Completes task as assigned in a timely manner
Provide assistance to other team members, works in various settings
Is aware of own limitations and seeks appropriate resource assistance
Complies with Federal, State regulatory requirements
Follows institution’s policies and procedures
Attends at least 85% of staff development programs and CNA training and or does training separately
Contributes to a hospitable environment/provides spirit of cooperation
Maintains a positive attitude toward work and co-workers
Knowledgeable in application of restraints and adheres to necessary safety precautions and state regulations of restraints
Maintains patient/residents’ confidentiality at all times
Assist with stocking and restocking when necessary and assures patient/residents charges are recorded appropriately
Communicates effectively through the chain of command
Willing to expand technical skills; learn new skills in specialty areas as allowed by NA-C Standards of practice
Perform other related duties as may be requested or assigned
** Shifts needed are night shift 6pm-6am**
Qualifications
*Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training program and certification by the State of Idaho
*References indicating honesty, good attendance, dependability, performance and leadership abilities.
*English language skills adequate for effective communications with staff, patients, and medical and allied support personnel.
*Able to read and follow directions with adequate visual and hearing acuity.
*Positive supportive approach to position and co-workers.
*Computer skills.
*Good general health.
*Work is active, able to lift (50) pounds, twisting, and bending required.
*Able to tolerate long periods of standing and walking.
*Ability to deal positively in stressful situations.
*Willing to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays when appropriate.